Drug details

Lactated Ringer's in 5% Dextrose (lactated ringer's and 5% dextrose injection)

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Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection is a fluid replacement used as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories. Lactated ringer's and 5% dextrose is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • difficulty breathing,
  • itching,
  • sore throat,
  • fever, and
  • sneezing,
  • hives, 
  • puffy eyes, 
  • coughing, 
  • swelling of the face,
  • injection site reactions (infection, swelling, redness).
The following drugs are related to Lactated Ringer's in 5% Dextrose, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Nacellate (sodium chloride injection)