Dextrose 50 % Fresenius 50 ml Solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 May 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Blood volume expander for shock, hemorrhage, and dehydration.
Dosage (summary)
Dosage determined by patient observation; monitor systemic arterial and venous pressures.
Special Populations
- Diabetes insipidus
- Renal failure
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; caution in labor due to risk of fetal insulin production.
Key Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Diuretics
- Carbamazepine
- Vincristine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Anuria
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Delirium tremens
- Glucose-galactose malabsorption
Common side effects
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyponatraemia
- Pain at injection site
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood glucose levels
- Administer via large central vein
- Report any adverse reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of hyperglycemia
- Monitor for mental confusion
- Potential for acute hyponatraemic encephalopathy
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