6 discussions tagged #hospital care.
I've been admitted to the hospital a few times and have received Dextrose 5%/NaCl 0.3% Inj, 500ml IV fluids. It's essentially 'sugar water with a little salt,' used to keep you hydrated and…
My parent is currently in the hospital with extremely high blood pressure, and the doctors have started them on Sodium Nitroprusside (Sodium Nitro 25mg/1ml Inj, 2ml). The nurses have been cl…
Understood that this drug is used to relax muscles and help with surgeries, but what are the long-term effects? Is it safe for patients with weak immune system? I had to have this drug appli…
Sod Chloride 4meq/ml Inj is a highly concentrated salt solution administered intravenously to correct low sodium levels or supplement other IV fluids. Its high concentration requires extreme…
Famotidine 10mg/ml Injection is a medication used to reduce stomach acid, commonly used for heartburn, ulcers, and acid reflux. The injection form is reserved for hospital settings when oral…
I've been prescribed Milrinone 1mg/ml Inj, 20ml for my heart failure. I know it's given through an IV. What should I expect in terms of how my body will react and how long I'll be on it? It…