Dianeal PD-2 Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrous dextrose, NaCl, Na lactate, CaCl, MgCl

Indications/Uses

Ambu-flex: Patients in acute or chronic renal failure when nondialytic medical therapy is judged to be inadequate. Fluid & electrolyte disturbances. Patients intoxicated w/ certain poisons & drugs. 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 peritoneal dialysis 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 peritoneal dialysis Maintenance: 4-5 cycles at night & up to 2 cycles during the day.

Contraindications

Patients w/ pre-existing severe lactic acidosis; uncorrectable mechanical defects that prevent effective peritoneal dialysis 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 PD-2 peritoneal dialysis soln 1.5%

Packing/Price

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

Form

Dianeal PD-2 peritoneal dialysis soln 2.5%

Packing/Price

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

Form

Dianeal PD-2 peritoneal dialysis soln 4.25%

Packing/Price

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

Dianeal PD-2

Manufacturer:

Vantive Manufacturing Limited