Sodium Acetate Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 2 mEq/mL; 4 mEq/mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hyponatremia
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Dose and administration rate depend on the individual patient
- Monitor serum sodium to guide dosage.
- Administer intravenously after dilution in a larger volume of fluid.
Uses:
- For addition to large volume intravenous fluids to prevent or correct hyponatremia in patients with restricted or no oral intake
- As an additive to intravenous fluid formulas when patient needs cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyponatremia
-THIS PRODUCT MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION-
Dose and administration rate depend on the individual patient
- Monitor serum sodium to guide dosage.
- Administer intravenously after dilution in a larger volume of fluid.
Uses:
- For addition to large volume intravenous fluids to prevent or correct hyponatremia in patients with restricted or no oral intake
- As an additive to intravenous fluid formulas when patient needs cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions
Renal Dose Adjustments
Use with caution, if at all.
- Sodium retention may occur in renally impaired patients.
- Sodium is substantially renally secreted, increasing the risk of toxicity in impaired renal function.
- This product contains aluminum, which may become toxic with prolonged parenteral administration in patients with impaired renal function.
- Premature neonates are at increased risk for aluminum toxicity due to their immature kidneys and need for large calcium and phosphate doses, which contain aluminum.
- Patients, including premature neonates, with impaired kidney function who receive over 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day aluminum have accumulation levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity; tissue loading may occur at lower administration rates also.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution.
Dose Adjustments
- There are no known clinically different responses to sodium acetate therapy in the elderly as compared to younger subjects, however, elderly patients may exhibit a greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
- Dose selection in the elderly should be cautious and should start at the lower end of the dosing range.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypernatremia or fluid retention
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
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