Dextrose 10% (IV Infusion)
500 ml bag: ৳ 77.96
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dextrose |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Dextrose 5% Solution
Categories
- Medicine
- Intravenous fluid preparations
- Pharmaceutical products
- Nutritional support
Description
- Dextrose is administered for carbohydrate and fluid depletions
- Used to replace water deficiency
- Given alone when there is no significant loss of electrolytes
- Provides a readily metabolizable nutrient
- Injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids
- Provides carbohydrates to the body
- Treats low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), insulin shock, or dehydration (fluid loss)
- Given for nutritional support to patients unable to eat due to illness or injury
- Dosage depends on individual patient requirements
- Should not be used if allergic to dextrose
- Monitored for serum glucose concentration
Color Options
- Clear liquid
Dimensions
- Available in various volumes: 500ml, 1000ml, etc.
Materials
- Contains dextrose, water, and other pharmaceutical ingredients
Technical Specifications
- Maximum infusion rates for different dextrose concentrations
Functions
- Replaces water deficiency
- Provides carbohydrates
- Administered for carbohydrate and fluid depletions
- Used to treat low blood sugar, insulin shock, and dehydration
- Given for nutritional support to patients unable to eat
Design Elements
- IV drip bottle
- IV infusion set
Usability Features
- Easy to administer through IV
- Suitable for slow intravenous infusion of numerous drugs
Contraindications
- Should not be used if allergic to dextrose
- Not suitable for individuals with diabetes, breathing problems, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or liver disease, food or drug allergies, or regular blood transfusions
Dosage
- Dose depends on individual patient requirements
- Maximum infusion rates for different dextrose concentrations
- Administration varies based on clinical condition, age, and body surface area of the patient
Indications
- Administered in the treatment of carbohydrate and fluid depletions
- Mainly used to replace water deficiency
- Provides a readily metabolizable nutrient
Pharmacology
- Form of glucose (sugar)
- Injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids
Side Effects
- Severe burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle
- Warmth, redness, oozing, or bleeding at the IV insertion site
- Fever, ongoing cough
- High blood sugar, headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems
- Weakness, feeling unsteady, hallucinations, fainting
- Seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops
- Low potassium or anxiety, sweating, pale skin
- Severe shortness of breath, wheezing, pain, fast or uneven heart rate
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C medication - effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding are uncertain
Precautions & Warnings
- Concurrent use of insulin may be needed for diabetic patients
- Should not be mixed with whole blood
- Infusion should be discontinued if rigor arises for any reason
- Should not be used if the solution is cloudy, contains particles, or after expiry date
Administration
- Check infusion set and solution prior to use
- Insert the spike of the administration set to the Eurocap
- Start infusion while adjusting drip speed
Therapeutic Class
- Intravenous fluid preparations
Storage Conditions
- Should be kept below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children