Acme's Dextrose 5% (IV Infusion)
500 ml bag: ৳ 71.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dextrose |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Dextrose 5% Solution
- Intravenous Fluid Preparations
Indications and Usage
- Treatment of carbohydrate and fluid depletions
- Replacement of water deficiency
- Emergency management of hyperkalaemia
- Administration of numerous drugs
- Treatment of low blood sugar
- Treatment of insulin shock
- Nutritional support for patients unable to eat
Dosage and Administration
- 5% dextrose solution dosage
- 10% dextrose solution dosage
- 25% dextrose solution dosage
- Oral powder dosage
- Infusion set and solution check
- Tearing off protective cover
- Inserting spike of administration set
- Infusion site cleaning and needle insertion
- Starting infusion and adjusting drip speed
Pharmacology
- Dextrose as a form of glucose (sugar)
- Injection into vein through IV
- Replacement of lost fluids
- Treatment of low blood sugar
- Nutritional support for patients unable to eat
Contraindications
- Allergy to dextrose
- Diabetes
- Breathing problems
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Kidney or liver disease
- Food or drug allergy
- Regular blood transfusions
Side Effects
- Burning, pain, or swelling around IV needle
- Warmth, redness, oozing, or bleeding at IV site
- Fever, ongoing cough
- High blood sugar, headache, trouble concentrating
- Low potassium, anxiety, sweating
- Pale skin, severe shortness of breath
- Fast or uneven heart rate
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category C
- Unknown effect on unborn baby
- Unknown effect on nursing baby
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding to be discussed with doctor
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful monitoring of serum glucose concentration
- Possible need for concurrent insulin use for diabetic patients
- Avoid mixing with whole blood
- Discontinue infusion if rigor arises
- Avoid use if solution is cloudy or contains particles
- Check with doctor before use if allergic to dextrose
- Safety considerations for diabetes, breathing problems, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or liver disease, allergies, regular blood transfusions
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children