Glycine 1.5% (Irrigation Solution)

Indications

• Transurethral resection of prostate
• Endoscopic procedures within the urinary tract
• Urinary bladder surgery

Pharmacology

• Contains glycine, an amino acid
• Non-electrolyte and non-conductive
• Minimizes risk of intravascular haemolysis
• Rapidly degraded in the liver

Dosage

• Total volume depends on surgeon's judgment
• Height from operating table affects absorption

Administration

• Check infusion set and solution
• Tear off protective cover of Eurohead
• Fluid flow and needle insertion procedure
• Securing puncture site and wings
• Infusion adjustment

Interaction

• Additives may be incompatible
• Use aseptic technique for introducing additives

Contraindications

• Not for injection in any route
• Contraindicated in patients with anuria

Side Effects

• Nausea and salivation
• Electrolyte loss and diuresis
• Edema, thirst, dehydration
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders

Precautions & Warnings

• Evaluation for patients with cardiovascular disease
• Care with impaired liver or kidney
• Aseptic technique is essential
• Discard unused portion
• Check for solution clarity and expiry date

Therapeutic Class

• Irrigation Solution used in Urological Surgery

Storage Conditions

• Store at controlled room temperature, protect from light and heat

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