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Sodium Lactate
Pronunciation
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Administration
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(SOW dee um LAK tate)

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Alkalinizing Agent


Use

Source of bicarbonate for prevention and treatment of mild to moderate metabolic acidosis


Pregnancy Risk Factor

A


Usual Dosage

Dosage depends on degree of acidosis


Administration

The rate of I.V. infusion should not exceed 300 mL/hour of the 1/6 molar injection


Nursing Implications

Monitor fluid and electrolyte status during therapy


Dosage Forms

Injection:

1.87 g/100 mL [sodium 16.7 mEq and lactate 16.7 mEq per 100 mL] (1000 mL)

560 mg/mL [sodium 5 mEq sodium and lactate 5 mEq per mL] (10 mL)


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