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Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids

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Overview

Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids used in dialysis procedures, which are used as a part of renal replacement therapy in renal failure to correct electrolyte imbalance, correct fluid overload and remove metabolite.

Indications

Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypothermia, Pancreatitis, Poisoning, Renal failure.

Contraindications

Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids is contraindicated in conditions like Respiratory disease.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids, which give rise to further complications include Hyperglycemia, Hyperproteinemia, Hyperlipidemia. Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypokalemia, Hypovolemia, Hypernatremia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Bleeding, Peritonitis, Catheter blockage, Ileus.

Warnings

Peritoneal dialysis should be done with great care, if at all, in patients with a number of abdominal conditions including disruption of the peritoneal membrane or diaphragm by surgery or trauma, extensive adhesions, bowel distention, undiagnosed abdominal disease, abdominal wall infection, hernias or burns, fecal fistula or colostomy, tense ascites, obesity, and large polycystic kidneys. An accurate fluid balance record must be kept and the weight of the patient carefully monitored to avoid over or under hydration with severe consequences including congestive heart failure, volume depletion, and shock. In acute renal failure patients, plasma electrolyte concentrations should be monitored periodically during the procedure.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

7.142 to 28.57 ml/kg (18 (17.856)) As recommended. Intra Peritoneal — Over 10 Minutes per hour, As Required

Child Dosage

30 ml/kg.hr (30 (30)) As recommended. Intra Peritoneally — As Required

Neonatal Dosage

30 ml/kg.hr (30 (30)) As recommended. Intra Peritoneally — As Required

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids was found.

Storage

Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C.