País: Reino Unido
Língua: inglês
Origem: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Glucose, Sodium Chloride
Ecuphar NV
QB05BB02
Glucose, Sodium Chloride
Solution for infusion
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats, Dogs
Replacement Agent
Expired
1993-06-07
Revised: August 2022 AN: 01024/2022 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARATERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Aqupharm 18 Solution for Infusion 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Sodium Chloride Glucose Anhydrous (or Glucose Monohydrate 4.4% w/v) IONS Sodium Chloride Also contains 150 calories per litre as glucose For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 0.18% w/v 4.0% w/v 30.0 mmol/l 30.0 mmol/l 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 maintenance therapy after the fluid balance has been restored. It can be used for the treatment of moderate/prolonged dehydration due to water loss, but in severe cases Aqupharm No. 1 (Sodium Chloride Injection BP) should be given before continuing with Aqupharm No. 18. 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. Revised: August 2022 AN: 01024/2022 Page 2 of 5 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. In animals with potassium deficiency it may be necessary to give additional oral potassium supplements. 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE i. Special precautions for use in animals Before use, the bag should be inspected and rejected if the solution is not clear or if the inner container is damaged. The solution should be prewarmed to 37ºC to prevent hypothermia. Thrombosis of a chosen vein is always a possibility with intravenous infusion. If infusion is protracted then another vein should be selected after 12-24 Leia o documento completo