Aqupharm 1
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats and rabbits.
Indications
Correction of water: sodium imbalances.
Treatment of metabolic alkalosis.
Rehydration in disease conditions which result in excessive loss of water and sodium chloride, and during and after surgery.
Vehicle solution for the administration of other compatible drugs.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Slow intravenous injection or infusion, or subcutaneous injection.
When given subcutaneously, reduced doses are recommended.
The amount of fluid and electrolytes to be administered should be calculated by adding the existing deficits to the ongoing maintenance requirements and any ongoing fluid losses (e.g. from vomiting, diarrhoea etc) estimated from the history of the animal, clinical examination and laboratory findings.
To calculate the existing fluid deficit, the following equation should be used;
Fluid deficit (mls) = Percentage dehydration x Bodyweight (kg) x 10
(e.g. for a 10 kg dog with 5% dehydration the fluid deficit would be 5 x 10 x 10 = 500ml)
To calculate the ongoing crystalloid maintenance requirement, the following equation should be used;
Maintenance per day for Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs and Cats (mls) = 50ml x Bodyweight (kg)
Maintenance per day for Rabbits (mls) = 75-100ml x Bodyweight (kg)
(e.g. for a 10 kg dog, the daily maintenance fluid requirement is 10 x 50 = 500ml)
The administration rate should be adjusted to each animal. The objective is to correct the deficit over 12 – 24 hours.
Adverse reactions
Not known under normal conditions of use.
Where the product is used as a drug carrier, this can lead to other adverse events.
Dispensing
POM-V
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| Art. Nr. | 32742/4019 |
| EAN | 5055037401783 |
