Dianeal Low Calcium Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrous dextrose, NaCl, Na lactate, CaCl, MgCl

Indications/Uses

Ambu-flex: Chronic renal failure patients being maintained on peritoneal dialysis (PD). UltraBag: Chronic renal failure patients being maintained on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) when nondialytic medical therapy is judged to be inadequate.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IP Chronic renal failure Intermittent PD Ambu-flex Sequentially repeat cycle of instillation, dwell & removal of dialysis over period of 8-36 hr as many times wkly as indicated by patient's condition. Maintenance: Periodic dialysis (3-5 times wkly) for shorter time period of 8-14 hr/session. CAPD Maintenance: 4 cycles daily (24 hr). Automated PD Maintenance: 4-5 cycles at night & up to 2 cycles during the day.

Contraindications

Pre-existing severe lactic acidosis. Uncorrectable mechanical defects that prevent effective PD or increase risk of infection. Documented loss of peritoneal function or extensive adhesions that compromise peritoneal function.

MIMS Class

Intravenous & Other Sterile Solutions

ATC Classification

B05DA - Isotonic solutions ; Used in peritoneal dialysis.

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis soln 1.5%

Packing/Price

(Ambu-Flex) 1's; (UltraBag) 1's

Form

Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis soln 2.5%

Packing/Price

(Ambu-Flex) 1's; (UltraBag) 1's

Form

Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis soln 4.25%

Packing/Price

(Ambu-Flex) 1's; (UltraBag) 1's

Dianeal Low Calcium

Manufacturer:

Vantive Manufacturing Limited