Lactated ringer's (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 4, 2022.

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Parenteral Electrolyte Combination

Uses for lactated ringer's

Lactated Ringer's injection is used to replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used as an alkalinizing agent, which increases the pH level of the body.

Lactated ringer's is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

Before using lactated ringer's

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For lactated ringer's, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to lactated ringer's or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Lactated Ringer's injection have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lactated ringer's in children are not expected. Recommended doses should not be exceeded, and the patient should be carefully monitored during treatment. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Lactated Ringer's injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have electrolyte imbalance and age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving lactated ringer's.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving lactated ringer's, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using lactated ringer's with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Eplerenone

Using lactated ringer's with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Alacepril
• Amiloride
• Baloxavir Marboxil
• Benazepril
• Bictegravir
• Canrenoate
• Captopril
• Cilazapril