Cholera fluid

Indication

Diarrhea, Dehydration, Cholera, Vomiting, Fluid and electrolyte loss

Adult Dose

Intravenous According to the requirements. The volume and rate of infusion will depend upon the requirements of the patients and the judgement of the... View More

Contraindication

Kidney failure resulting in diminished production of urine (oliguria) Kidney failure, preventing production of urine (anuria)

Mode of Action

Sodium plays an important role in controlling the total body water and its distribution. Sodium is the main cation in the extracellular fluid and compri... View More

Precaution

It should not be administered rapidly or for prolonged periods. Since the solution contains different electrolytes, it should be infused with caution in... View More

Side Effect

Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venou... View More

Interaction

Potassium Chloride: Potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ciclosporin and potassium-containing drugs. Antimuscarinics delay gastric emptying time... View More