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sodium phosphates, a combination of monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphates used as an electrolyte replenisher. sodium phosphates Fleet Enema, Fleet Pediatric Enema, Fleet Phospho-Soda, Visicol Pharmacologic class: Phosphoric acid salt Therapeutic class: Saline laxative Pregnancy risk category NR ActionPromote hyperosmotic effect in small intestine and increase water retention, which indirectly stimulates peristalsis AvailabilityEnema: 160 mg/ml sodium phosphate and 60 mg/ml dibasic sodium phosphate Liquid: 2.4 g/5 ml monobasic sodium phosphate and 900 mg/5 ml dibasic sodium phosphate Tablets: 1.102 g sodium phosphate and 0.398 g dibasic sodium phosphate ⊘Indications and dosages ➣ Bowel evacuation before colonoscopy Adults: On night before procedure, three tablets P.O. with 240 ml of clear liquid q 15 minutes; repeat dose until patient has received 7.96 g dibasic sodium phosphate and 22.04 g sodium phosphate (20 tablets). On day of procedure, repeat dose 3 to 5 hours before procedure. ➣ Constipation Adults and children older than age 12: 20- to 30-ml solution mixed with 120 ml cold water P.O., or 60 to 135 ml P.R. as an enema Contraindications• Hypertension PrecautionsUse cautiously in: Administration• Mix oral solution as indicated on label. Have patient drink it right away.
Adverse reactionsCV: hypotension, widened QRS complex, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest GI: nausea, diarrhea, cramps Metabolic: fluid and electrolyte disturbances (such as hypernatremia and hyperphosphatemia) Other: laxative dependence InteractionsDrug-diagnostic tests. Electrolytes: decreased levels (with prolonged use) Phosphate, sodium: increased levels Patient monitoring• Monitor fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and cardiovascular status if patient is using drug regularly. Patient teaching• Tell patient to mix oral solution as indicated on label and to drink it right after mixing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Suits filed by plaintiffs in more than twenty different states allege that these individuals suffered acute renal failure and chronic kidney disease after using Fleet Phospho-Soda as a bowel cleanser prior to colonoscopies and surgical procedures. And so there I was Wednesday night, after a day of drinking nothing but clear liquids, trying to work up the courage to drink something called Fleet Phospho-Soda, not to be confused with a regular soda. Fleet Enema, Fleet Pediatric Enema, Fleet Phospho-Soda, Visicol |
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