Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Dextrose (anhydrous).
GLUCOSE 5% w/v BP is available in the market in concentration 50mg/ml and in the form of Infusion/Solution for.

GULF INJECT LLC is the producer of GLUCOSE 5% w/v BP and it is imported from UAE, The most popular alternatives of GLUCOSE 5% w/v BP are listed downward .

Mode Of Action & Indication

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.

Indication

• Parenteral Nutrition and Hydration
• Hypoglycemia
• Hyperkalaemia

Precaution

Care should be taken to avoid circulatory overload, particularly in patients with cardiac insufficiency. Caution must be exercised in the administration of these injections to patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin. These injections should be used with caution in patients with overt or subclinical diabetes mellitus. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Side Effects

• 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.

Contra indication

The infusion of hypertonic dextrose injections is contraindicated in patients having intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage, in patients who are severely dehydrated, in patients who are anuric, and in patients in hepatic coma. Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks