Composition Dextrose (5% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 500 ml Infusion
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)
Action Class Crystalloids
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Claris Lifesciences Ltd
Manufacturer address Claris Corporate Headquarters, Nr. Parimal Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380 006, India.
Dextrose (5% w/v)
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Dextrose 5% Infusion
Dextrose 5% Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement. It works by replenishing fluid loss. Thus, it treats hypovolemia that can result due to dehydration, injury, or burns.
Basic Info
Description
Dextrose 5% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this injection. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.
The most common side effects include injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from kidney or liver diseases. In the case of breastfeeding mothers, this injection should be used with caution and it should be advised to hold breastfeeding till the time the treatment of the mother gets completed and the content of this injection gets eliminated from the body.
Uses
Short term fluid replacement after trauma
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
MOA
Dextrose 5% Infusion works by replacing fluid loss.
What If
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Drug Tips
Dextrose 5% Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
Dextrose 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Dextrose 5% Infusion.
Faqs
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Benifits
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Dextrose 5% Infusion helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety Profile
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dextrose 5% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dextrose 5% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Dextrose 5% Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dextrose 5% Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Dextrose 5% Infusion is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Liver:CAUTION
Dextrose 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dextrose 5% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
