Dextrose + sodium chloride


Generic Medicine Info
Contraindications
Allergy to corn products.
Special Precautions
May cause fluid and/or solute overload. Caution when used in patients with CHF, severe renal impairment or clinical conditions whereby there is sodium retention with oedema. Monitor serum potassium levels. Not to be administered concurrently with blood through the same infusion set due to risk of agglomeration. Patients with overt or known subclinical DM, or carbohydrate intolerance. Risk of hypokalaemia during parenteral admin of hypertonic dextrose solutions. Paediatric patients especially neonates and very low birth weight infants. Caution when used in patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Fever, infection at the site of inj, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of inj, extravasation and hypervolaemia.
CIMS Class
Intravenous & other sterile solutions
ATC Classification
B05XA03 - sodium chloride ; Belongs to the class of electrolyte solutions used in I.V. solutions.
V06DC01 - glucose ; Belongs to the class of carbohydrates used as general nutrients.
V04CA02 - glucose ; Belongs to the class of diagnostic agents used to test for diabetes.
B05CX01 - glucose ; Belongs to the class of other solutions used as irrigating solutions.
A12CA01 - sodium chloride ; Belongs to the class of sodium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.
B05CB01 - sodium chloride ; Belongs to the class of salt solutions used as irrigating solutions.
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