Dextrose 10% |
Presentation |
• 50g in 500ml infusion soft pack | ||||||||||||
Pharmacology |
• A slightly hypertonic crystalloid solution - Composition: - Sugar: 10% dextrose - Water |
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Actions |
• Provides a source of energy • Supplies body water |
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Metabolism |
• Dextrose: - Broken down in most tissues - Stored in liver and muscle as glycogen • Water: - Excreted by the kidneys - Distributed throughout total body water, mainly in the extracellular fuid compartment |
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Primary Emergency Indications |
• Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mmol/l) in Pts with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose Adult Paed | ||||||||||||
Contraindications |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Precautions |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Route of Administration |
• Intravenous infusion | ||||||||||||
Side Effects |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Special Notes |
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Therapeutic Effect |
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