Dns Infusion
Dns Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Dns Infusion
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Dns Infusion is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.
Dns Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.
03Uses
Short term fluid replacement after trauma
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
05How It Works
Dns Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Dextrose and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.
06Benefits
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Dns Infusion protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. 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.
07Side 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
No common side effects seen
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dns Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dns 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:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dns Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dns Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Dns 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dns Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dns Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Dns 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.
It 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 Dns Infusion.
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