Šalis: Didžioji Britanija
kalba: anglų
Šaltinis: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Sodium Chloride
Animalcare Ltd
QB05BB01
Sodium Chloride
Solution for infusion
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats, Dogs
Replacement Agent
Expired
1988-06-07
Revised: July 2015 AN: 01566/2014 Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Aqupharm 1 0.9 % w/v Solution for infusion 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v IONS Sodium 150 mmol/l Chloride 150 mmol/l For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Solution for infusion A clear, colourless solution, free from particulate matter 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs and Cats 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES For the treatment of dehydration to correct water and electrolyte depletion. It is indicated in severe vomiting of acute onset where excessive losses of chloride ions occur and those conditions where the lodgement of foreign bodies interfere with ingestion, i.e. where there is vomiting and/or endotoxic shock. Once these losses have been replaced, it should be substituted by Aqupharm No. 18 to avoid the administration of an excess of sodium ions. Additional oral potassium supplements may be required with protracted use. Revised: July 2015 AN: 01566/2014 Page 2 of 6 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium overload may occur in cases with myocardial and renal damage. It should also be appreciated that in the period following surgical interference or severe trauma there may be an inability to excrete excessive sodium. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES In evaluating an animal for possible fluid therapy the state of hydration, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, renal function and caloric balance should be considered. Evaluation will be based on history, physical examination and laboratory testing. The solution is not suitable for protracted use unless there is heavy and continued loss of electrolytes. The difficulty arises from a danger of potassium imbalance. In cases of potassium deficiency the administration of normal saline will increase potassium loss. Where such deficiency is known to occur it may be necessary to give oral potassium supplements. 4.5 SPECIAL P Perskaitykite visą dokumentą