Login or Register to unlock everything MedSchool has to offer!
Full Drug List
 

#

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z

 
 

50% Dextrose

  •  
    IV
    50% Dextrose

    • Pharmacology
    • A strongly hypertonic fluid containing a high concentration of dextrose.

Clinical Use

    • Indications
    • Severe hypoglycaemia
    • Raised intracranial pressure
    • Contraindications
    • Intracranial / intraspinal haemorrhage
    • Hyperglycaemia
    • Adverse Effects
    • Electrolyte disturbances – hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hypophosphataemia
    • Hyperglycaemia
    • Dehydration
    • Thrombophlebitis

Potential Indications
BETA

Hypoglycaemia

Associated Adverse Effects
BETA

Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Feedback