Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate injection
What is sodium lactate injection?
SODIUM LACTATE can correct the normal acid-base balance in patients whose blood has become too acidic. It can also help treat overdoses of certain medications by increasing removal of the drug from the body. Generic sodium lactate injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive sodium lactate?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart problems
high blood level of sodium
kidney or liver disease
shock
an unusual or allergic reaction to sodium lactate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Sodium lactate is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with sodium lactate?
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
chlorpropamide
dextroamphetamine
ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
lithium
quinidine
tetracycline antibiotics
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking sodium lactate?
Your condition will be closely monitored while you receive sodium lactate.
What side effects may I notice from receiving sodium lactate?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
chest pain
confusion
difficulty breathing
muscle spasms or twitches
pain, redness, swelling, or irritation at the injection site
unusual swelling
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 40 degrees C (104 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Updated:  
March 21, 2017
Sources:  
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert