Sodium Lactate

Sodium Lactate is a prescription medication used for the prevention or control of mild to moderate metabolic acidosis.

• Sodium Lactate is available under the following different brand names: Sodium Lactate

Common side effects of Sodium Lactate include:

• mood changes, 
• confusion,
• muscle pain or weakness, 
• a heartbeat that does not feel normal, 
• dizziness or passing out, 
• fast heartbeat, 
• thirst, 
• seizures, 
• feeling very tired or weak, 
• not hungry, 
• dry eyes, or very bad upset stomach 

Serious side effects of Sodium Lactate include:

• rash.
• hives. 
• itching 
• swollen
• blistered, or
• peeling skin with or without fever. 
• wheezing. 
• tightness in the chest or throat. 
• trouble breathing
• unusual hoarseness. 
• swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Rare side effects of Sodium Lactate include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Infusion solution

• 5 mEq /mL (560 mg/mL)
• 500 mL
• 1000 mL

Alkalinizing Agent

Adult and pediatric dosage

• As directed by the physician (based on the severity of metabolic acidosis)

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Sodium Lactate has severe interactions with no other drugs.
• Sodium Lactate has serious interactions with no other drugs.
• Sodium Lactate has moderate interactions with the following drugs:
  • bearberry
  • benzphetamine
  • dextroamphetamine
  • ephedrine
  • flecainide
  • memantine
  • mexiletine
  • pseudoephedrine
  • quinidine
• Sodium Lactate has minor interactions with no other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Not for lactic acidosis
• Hypernatremia or fluid retention
• CHF, shock, respiratory alkalosis, or other conditions that increase the Lactate

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sodium Lactate?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sodium Lactate?”

Cautions

• Significant hypokalemia may occur
• No advantage over sodium bicarbonate and is contraindicated in the treatment of lactic acidosis
• Avoid rapid administration and overdosage
• Excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis
• Severe renal impairment, edema with sodium retention
• Not for correcting severe acidotic states

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy.
• Lactation
  • Use caution