Dextrose
About Dextrose
Dextrose is a sterile solution injected through the vein into your body. It provides your body with fluids containing various amounts of sugars when you are unable to drink enough liquids.
Before starting the course of this medicine ensure that your doctor is well informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have confusion, memory problems, diabetes, bleeding in your head or spine or high levels of galactose in the blood.
Inform your doctor about other medications, herbal products, vitamin or mineral supplements that you are taking. If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances then let your doctor know.
The appropriate dose of Dextrose depends on several factors such as the patient’s age, health, and several other conditions.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dextrose
Dehydration
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Dextrose ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dextrose ?
Volume Overload
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dextrose
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Dextrose
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dextrose as ingredient
- Dextrose 10% W/V Infusion
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
- 25 D Infusion
Claris Lifesciences Ltd
- Sodium Chloride Infusion
Albert David Ltd
- Isolyte P Infusion
Venus Remedies Ltd
- Rallidex Infusion
Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Dextrose 25% Infusion
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
- Leclyte G PL Infusion
Albert David Ltd
- Dextrose 5% Infusion
Denis Chem Lab Ltd
- Dex 5% 5% Infusion
Shree KrishnaKeshav Laboratories Ltd
- Dex 25% W/V Infusion
Shree KrishnaKeshav Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is used when there is a considerable decrease in blood sugar and is hence, used to elevate blood glucose levels. The ingested glucose is directly absorbed by the blood thereby, causing a quick surge in the level of glucose in the blood.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
FAQs about Dextrose
Ques : What is Dextrose?
Ans : This medication is a sterile solution injected through the vein into your body. It provides your body with fluids containing various amounts of sugars when you are unable to drink enough liquids.
Ques : How long do I need to use Dextrose before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Dextrose?
Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.
Ques : Should I use Dextrose empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Dextrose?
Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
References
Dextrose-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dextrose
Dextrose-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09341
DEXTROSE infusion,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DEXTROSE
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