Plasmasol 6%+0.9% (IV Infusion)
500 ml bottle: ৳ 654.41
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxyethyl starch sodium chloride |
| Company | Orion infusion ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of low blood volumes (hypovolaemia) in adults and children
- Maintaining circulating blood volume for stable blood pressure
Composition
- Active substances: Poly (O-2-hydroxyethyl) starch, Sodium acetate trihydrate, Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
Dosage & Administration
- Administered by a physician or under supervision
- Given by intravenous infusion
- Dosage controlled by physician
- Maximum daily dose up to 50 ml/kg body weight
- Use in children after evaluation by doctor
- Management of overdose by physician
- Speed of infusion and volume based on specific requirements and disease
Interaction
- Safety and compatibility with other additives not established
- Must not be mixed with other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Severe generalized infection (sepsis)
- Severe liver disease
- Known allergy to hydroxyethyl starch
- Clinical conditions where fluid accumulation is a potential problem
- Pre-existing blood clotting or bleeding disorders
- Severe kidney failure or little/no urine production
- Receiving dialysis treatment
- Severe increase of potassium, sodium or chloride levels in the blood
- Bleeding in the brain (intracranial bleeding)
Side Effects
- Itching
- Prolonged blood clotting time
- Interference with the diagnosis of pancreatitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No clinical data on exposed pregnancies available
- Benefits versus potential risk considered by doctor
- Advice regarding breastfeeding will be provided by the doctor
Precautions & Warnings
- Impairment of liver function
- Heart or circulation problems
- Blood clotting disorders
- Kidney problems
- Consider using salt solutions in certain serious diseases
- Avoid use in kidney disease and when under dialysis treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Plasma expanders
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not freeze
- Store below 25°C