Vetivex Hartmann's Solution for Dogs, Cats & Horses

Hartmann's Solution is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent.

Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation, and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures, and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.

Based on experience from human medicine, some drugs should not be mixed with Hartmann's Solution. These include drugs containing oxalate, phosphate or carbonate/bicarbonate. Veterinarians should only add drugs to Vetivex Hartmann's if they are sure they are safe to mix. Incompatibility has been reported with novobiocin sodium, oxytetracycline hydrochloride, sodium bicarbonate, sodium calcium edetate, and sulphadiazine sodium when mixed with Hartmann's Solution.

Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy or whenever the condition of the patient warrants such evaluation. Hartmann's Solution must be used with caution. Excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis. Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation, and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures, and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.