5% w/v DEXTROSE INJECTION USP Infusion

Dextrose 5%
50mg/ml
Qatar Pharma
Pack size 50ml Plastic Bag
Dispensing mode POM
Source QATAR
AgentPHARMA STORES
Retail Price 2.50 AED

Indications

5% w/v DEXTROSE INJECTION USP Infusion is used for: Parenteral Nutrition and Hydration, Hypoglycemia, Hyperkalaemia

Adult Dose

As water replacement: Replacement should be to recover losses and maintenance therapy.

Child Dose

As water replacement: Replacement should be to recover losses and maintenance therapy.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Known allergy to corn or corn products. Diabetic coma with hyperglycaemia. Use of hypertonic solutions in patients with intracranial or intraspinal haemorrhage. Patients with delirium tremens and dehydration. Anuria, hepatic coma, or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

Precautions

Overt or known subclinical DM. Patients with carbohydrate intolerance. IV admin of dextrose may result in hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia and hypomagnesemia. Prolonged infusion of isotonic dextrose solutions may cause water intoxication. Production of insulin may be adversely affected by prolonged parenteral nutrition with dextrose solutions. Rapid admin of hypertonic dextrose solutions may result in hyperglycaemia and hyperosmolar syndrome. Monitor for signs of mental confusion or loss of consciousness. Monitor blood and urinary glucose regularly. Caution when used in very low birth weight infants. Abrupt withdrawal may lead to rebound hypoglycaemia. Caution when used parenterally in pregnant women.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Maternal and fetal hyperglycemia may occur during labor and delivery; monitor Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Dextrose 5% : Venous thrombosis, phlebitis, hypovolemia, hypervolemia, dehydration, oedema, fever, mental confusion, unconsciousness, hyperosmolar syndrome, hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, acidosis, hypophosphataemia, hypomagnesemia, polyuria, glycosuria, ketonuria, nausea, diarrhoea, polydipsia, vein irritation, tissue necrosis, pulmonary oedema, tachypnoea.

Mechanism of Action

Dextrose is a monosaccharide that is used as a source of calories and water for hydration. It helps to reduce loss of body protein and nitrogen. It also promotes glycogen deposition in the liver. When used with insulin, it stimulates the uptake of potassium by cells, especially in muscle tissue, thus lowering serum potassium levels.

Note

5% w/v DEXTROSE INJECTION USP 50mg/ml Infusion manufactured by Qatar Pharma. Its generic name is Dextrose 5%. 5% w/v DEXTROSE INJECTION USP is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on 5% w/v DEXTROSE 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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