Dextrose 25% (IV Infusion)

25 ml bag: ৳ 9.17

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Dextrose
Company	Osl pharma limited
Also available as	Dextrose 5 injection Dextrose 10 injection

Title

Dextrose 5% in Water

Description

Dextrose 5% in water is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), insulin shock, or dehydration (fluid loss). It is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carbohydrates to the body. It also provides nutritional support to patients who are unable to eat due to illness, injury, or other medical condition.

Indications

Treatment of carbohydrate and fluid depletions
Replacement of water deficiency
Emergency management of hyperkalaemia
Vehicle for slow intravenous infusion of drugs
Readily metabolizable nutrient

Pharmacology

Form of glucose (sugar)
Provides carbohydrates to the body
Treatment for low blood sugar, insulin shock, and dehydration
Nutritional support for patients unable to eat

Dosage

Variable dosage based on individual patient requirements
Dependent on clinical condition, age, and body surface area of the patient
Specific dosage recommendations for 5%, 10%, and 25% dextrose solutions
Different dosages for adults and children
Instructions for oral powder dosage

Administration

Instructions for checking infusion set and solution prior to use
Step-by-step process for administering through IV
Guidelines for venipuncture site preparation and insertion of the needle
Securing puncture site and wings/tubing
Adjusting drip speed during infusion

Contraindications

Allergy to dextrose
Presence of certain medical conditions such as diabetes, breathing problems, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or liver disease, food or drug allergy, or regular blood transfusions

Side Effects

Potential side effects including pain/swelling around IV needle, warmth/redness at the IV site, high/low blood sugar, headache, trouble concentrating, weakness, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing, high/low potassium levels, anxiety, sweating, and fast/uneven heart rate

Pregnancy & Lactation

FDA pregnancy category C
Unknown effects on unborn baby and nursing baby
Recommendation to inform doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

Requirement for careful monitoring of serum glucose concentration
Possible need for concurrent use of insulin in diabetic patients
Avoidance of mixing with whole blood
Immediate discontinuation of infusion if rigor arises
Caution for cloudy solution, particles, and expiry date
Warnings for specific medical conditions and allergies