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This medicine is a special fluid used during kidney replacement therapy (CRRT) to prevent your blood from clotting.
Form
hemofiltraationeste
Active Ingredient
Sodium citrate
Manufacturer
Vantive Belgium S.R.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the individual dose (flow rate) based on your condition and treatment needs.
Method
This medicine is given directly into your vein in a hospital by a healthcare professional using a special machine for kidney treatment (CRRT).
Important
Your doctor will continuously monitor the dose and adjust it as needed to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Acid-base imbalance in the blood
- •Imbalance in blood electrolyte levels (e.g., decrease in calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, and/or phosphate, or increase in calcium)
RARE
- •Fluid volume imbalance in the body (dehydration or fluid accumulation) - frequency unknown
- •Drop in blood pressure (more likely related to dialysis treatment) - frequency unknown
- •Nausea and vomiting (more likely related to dialysis treatment) - frequency unknown
- •Muscle cramps (more likely related to dialysis treatment) - frequency unknown
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to the active substances or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver failure.
- Do not use if you have severe muscle circulation problems.
- This medicine is not meant to be given directly into a vein on its own; it is only used with a CRRT machine.
- Do not use the product if the liquid is not clear, contains visible particles, or if the seal is broken.
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- If the protective wrapper or fluid bag is damaged, the fluid may be contaminated and should not be used.
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if your doctor deems it clearly necessary.
- Your doctor will carefully monitor the dosage to prevent too much citrate, which can lead to low calcium and heart or nerve-related problems.