5% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP Infusion

Dextrose 5% + Sodium Chloride 0.225%
"50mg, 2.25mg/ml"
Qatar Pharma
Pack size 500ml Plastic Bottle
Dispensing mode POM
Source QATAR
AgentPHARMA STORES
Retail Price 4.00 AED

Indications

5% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP Infusion is used for: Parenteral nutrition, Dehydration, Fluid and Electrolytes imbalance

Adult Dose

Child Dose

IV Dose depends on age, wt and clinical condition of the patient.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Allergy to corn products.

Precautions

May cause fluid and/or solute overload. Caution when used in patients with CHF, severe renal impairment or clinical conditions whereby there is sodium retention with oedema. Monitor serum potassium levels. Not to be administered concurrently with blood through the same infusion set due to risk of agglomeration. Patients with overt or known subclinical DM, or carbohydrate intolerance. Risk of hypokalaemia during parenteral admin of hypertonic dextrose solutions. Paediatric patients especially neonates and very low birth weight infants. Caution when used in patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin. Pregnancy.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Dextrose 5% + Sodium Chloride 0.225% : Fever, infection at the site of inj, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of inj, extravasation and hypervolaemia.

Mechanism of Action

Dextrose and sodium chloride solutions are used as sources of electrolytes, calories and water for hydration. Sodium and chloride ions are responsible for regulating the acid-base balance of the body. Dextrose is a source of calories. It is readily metabolised and helps to decrease losses of body protein and nitrogen. It also promotes glycogen deposition and decreases or prevents ketosis.

Note

5% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP "50mg, 2.25mg/ml" Infusion manufactured by Qatar Pharma. Its generic name is Dextrose 5% + Sodium Chloride 0.225%. 5% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on 5% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP Infusion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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