Dextrosal 0.45%+5% (IV Infusion)

500 ml bag: ৳ 54.88

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium chloride dextrose
Company Orion infusion ltd
Also available as
Dextrosal 018 43 injection Electrodex 0225 10 injection Dextrosal 0225 5 injection Dextrosal 09 5 injection

Indications

  • Combined water and sodium depletion
  • Maintenance and replacement of fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate
  • Patients unable to take fluid and nutrients by mouth
  • Persistent vomiting
  • During and after surgery
  • Shock or accidents

Description

  • Sterile solution of Dextrose and Sodium Chloride in water for injection
  • Each 100 ml contains 5.0 gm Dextrose Monohydrate and 0.9 gm Sodium Chloride
  • Represents 5% Dextrose in isotonic Sodium Chloride solution
  • Approximate concentration of sodium and chloride ions is 150 mmol/lit

Dosage

  • Variable dose
  • Depends on clinical condition, age, and body surface area of patients

Administration

  • Check infusion set and infusion solution prior to use
  • Proper instructions for Eurocap usage
  • Site preparation and needle insertion guidelines
  • Tape securing for puncture site and wings/tubing
  • Procedure for adjusting drip speed

Contraindications

  • Allergy to corn or corn products

Side Effects

  • Febrile response
  • Infection at the site of injection
  • Venous thrombosis or phlebitis
  • Extravasation and hypervolemia
  • Need for discontinuation, patient evaluation, and therapeutic countermeasures in case of adverse reaction

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administration caution for patients with congestive heart failure, oedema, impaired renal function, or pre-eclampsia
  • Need for careful monitoring of serum glucose concentration
  • Possible concurrent use of insulin for diabetic patients
  • Immediate discontinuation if rigor arises
  • Avoid use if solution is cloudy, contains particles, or after expiry date

Therapeutic Class

  • Intravenous fluid preparations
  • Parenteral nutritional preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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