Lacted Ringer's injection is used ot replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used an alkalinizing agent, which increases the pH level of the body. This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Lactated Ringer's solution, or simply 'lactated Ringer's' (LR), is one of two intravenous (IV) fluids that doctors commonly use to restore hydration and fluid balance in the body. The other solution is saline.
LR provides the body with sodium lactate, which can be used as fuel in conditions of reduced or restricted blood flow and oxygen. As an alkalizing agent, LR also helps reduce the levels of acidity within the body. Therefore, doctors may use the solution to treat high acid levels resulting from sepsis or other conditions.
A doctor may administer LR alone or alongside other medications or nutrients.
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