Perusliuos-K
Perusliuos-K is an intravenous solution that provides carbohydrates and salts to rehydrate patients and increase potassium, particularly after surgery or for those on diuretics.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Active Ingredient
Sodium chloride
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 30-40 ml per kg of body weight for short-term treatment in adults.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip (infusion) into a vein by a doctor or nurse.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum dose based on your age, weight, and condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •A small risk of inflammation and blood clot in a superficial vein (thrombophlebitis) where the infusion is given.
- •If too much of the medicine is given, it can lead to too much urination and dehydration.
- •If the medicine accidentally leaks outside the vein, it can cause tissue damage.
- •Sodium can build up in the body, especially in patients with heart or kidney problems.
- •Chloride can build up in the body if the medicine is given too quickly, especially in patients with kidney problems.
RARE
- •Headache (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood, leading to brain swelling)
- •Nausea (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood, leading to brain swelling)
- •Seizures (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood, leading to brain swelling)
- •Drowsiness or feeling very tired (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood, leading to brain swelling)
- •Coma (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood, leading to brain swelling)
- •Brain swelling (due to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Perusliuos-K if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if your blood has too much magnesium, phosphate, or potassium.
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not use if you are in a specific type of diabetic coma (hyperosmolar, non-ketotic diabetic coma).
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes or severe heart or kidney failure.
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- Tell your doctor if you have fluid retention, severe alkalosis (high pH in the body), or high lactate levels in your blood.
- Tell your doctor if your body has too much sodium, you have reduced urination, or you are poorly nourished for a long time.
- This medicine may increase the effect of vasopressin (a hormone that controls water in the body), which can lead to low sodium levels in your blood.
- Be extra careful if you are pregnant and receiving oxytocin during delivery, as there is a risk of dangerously low sodium levels.
- Consult your doctor if you take more than 340 ml daily for a longer period, especially if you are on a low-salt diet.