Bicavera 2.3 % Glukoosi, 1.25 Mmol/L Kalsium
BicaVera is a medication used to clean blood through the abdominal lining for patients with kidney failure, a process called peritoneal dialysis.
Form
peritoneaalidialyysineste
Strength
2.3 % glukoosi, 1.25 mmol/l kalsium
Active Ingredient
Sodium chloride
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and treatment duration based on your individual needs. For adults, a typical dose is 2000-3000 ml per exchange, several times a day or night.
Method
Use bicaVera only inside your abdomen (intraperitoneally). The solution must be warmed to body temperature, and the contents of the two-chamber bag must be mixed before use.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining), with symptoms like cloudy fluid, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, or rarely blood poisoning.
- •Skin infection at the catheter exit site, with symptoms like redness, swelling, pain, discharge, or hardening.
- •Abdominal hernia.
- •Problems with dialysate (fluid) inflow and outflow.
- •Feeling of abdominal stretching or fullness.
- •Shoulder pain.
- •Potassium deficiency.
- •High blood sugar levels.
- •High blood fat levels.
- •Weight gain.
RARE
- •Diarrhea.
- •Constipation.
- •Breathing difficulties due to an elevated diaphragm.
- •Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (a serious complication) with symptoms like abdominal pain, swollen abdomen, or vomiting.
- •Calcium deficiency.
- •Decrease in body fluid levels, leading to rapid weight loss.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Increased heart rate.
- •Increase in body fluid levels, leading to rapid weight gain.
- •Fluid in tissues and lungs.
- •High blood pressure.
- •Breathing difficulties.
- •Overactive parathyroid gland, which can cause bone metabolism disorders.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if your blood potassium or calcium levels are very low, or if your body fluid levels are too low.
- Do not start peritoneal dialysis if you have new abdominal injuries, severe burns, inflamed skin areas, or peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining).
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, vomiting, or if the fluid drained from your abdomen (dialysate) is cloudy.
- Inform your doctor if you have a severe electrolyte imbalance (salt imbalance) due to vomiting and/or diarrhea.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, as this medicine should only be used if absolutely necessary.