Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl Pharmacology

Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl

About Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Mechanism of Action of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Pharmacokinets of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Onset of Action for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Duration of Action for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Half Life of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Side Effects of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Contra-indications of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Special Precautions while taking Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Interactions for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Typical Dosage for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Schedule of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Storage Requirements for Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Effects of Overdose of Dextrose 5% + Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Dextrose 5%

About Dextrose 5%
Intravenous injection / parenteral nutrient, a solution of Dextrose 5% in Water, Carbohydrate caloric nutritional supplement and fluid replenishment.
Mechanism of Action of Dextrose 5%
Dextrose restores blood glucose levels in hypoglycemia and provides a source of carbohydrate calories after IV injection. It decreases losses of body protein and nitrogen, promotes glycogen deposition, and prevents ketosis. It reverses CNS effects of hypoglycemia by rapidly increasing serum glucose levels.
Dextrose injection undergoes oxidation to carbon dioxide and water. Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues Average normal adult requirement ranges from two to three liters. Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments.
Pharmacokinets of Dextrose 5%
Absorption: It is well absorbed after parenteral administration.
Onset of Action for Dextrose 5%
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Duration of Action for Dextrose 5%
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Half Life of Dextrose 5%
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Side Effects of Dextrose 5%
1.Fluid and electrolyte imbalances (((Hypokalemia and dehydration)))
2.Hyperglycaemia
3.Hyperosmotic syndrome (((mental confusion and loss of consciousness)))
4.Reactive hypoglycemia
5.Infection at the site of injection
6.Venous thrombosis
7.Extravasation
8.Hypervolemia.
Contra-indications of Dextrose 5%
1.Hypersensitivity to dextrose solution, corn or corn products
2.Diabetic coma while patient is hyperglycemic
3.Intracranial haemorrhage
4.In the presence of delirium in dehydrated patients.
Special Precautions while taking Dextrose 5%
1.Diabetes mellitus
2.Ischemic stroke
3.Hypervolemia
4.Renal impairment
5,Urinary tract obstruction
6.Essential electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins should be supplied if needed
7.Potassium should be added to dextrose solutions administered to fasting patients with good renal function, especially those on digitalis therapy
8. Do not administer D50W if there is any doubt about IV patency.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Dextrose 5%
1. Prevention of: dehydration, excessive tissue protein catabolism, depletion of liver glycogen
2. As vehicle for IV numerous drugs
3. Provide calorie in preoperative and post operative patients, patient with severe hepatic, cardiac or gastric disease
4. Source of water in inadequate water intake and excessive water loses
5. Treatment of ketosis in starvation, diarrhoea, vomiting or high fever
6. Hypernatremia
Interactions for Dextrose 5%
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Typical Dosage for Dextrose 5%
ADULT: 1.5 - 3 L/day
Maintenance therapy: 1.5-2 L/day over 8-12 hour
Maximum infusion rate: 0.85mg/kg body weight / hour

Schedule of Dextrose 5%
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Storage Requirements for Dextrose 5%
Store the drug at 15 - 30 degree C. Do not freeze.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dextrose 5%
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Effects of Overdose of Dextrose 5%
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl

About Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Intravenous fluid, Intravenous therap.
Mechanism of Action of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
This solution of sodium chloride in sterile water (contains 154 mEq/L of Na+ and Cl-) create an oncotic gradient for expanding plasma volume. Then a greater percentage of the infused fluid stays within the vascular space and does not leak out into the extra vascular spaces. It would be available to rapidly rehydrate the extra vascular volumes in the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF) spaces.
Pharmacokinets of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Onset of Action for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Duration of Action for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Half Life of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Side Effects of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
1. Pulmonary edema
2. Febrile reactions
Contra-indications of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the solution
Special Precautions while taking Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Do not use plastic containers in series connections.
Use only with a non-vented set or a vented set with the vent closed.
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used.
Old Age Related Information
May be used.
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used.
Children Related Information
May be used.
Indications for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
1. Intravenous infusion
2. Severe salt depletion
3. Low salt syndrome which may occur in presence of heart failure, renal impairment, during surgery, etc.
4. Excessive fluid loss due to sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc.
5. Rinsing contact lenses.
6. Nasal irrigation

Interactions for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Typical Dosage for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Intravenous-
Adults -1 Litre/day
Rate: Normal saline is usually given at a rate of 400ml/hour in adults.
2000ml/hr - Shock treatment
Schedule of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Storage Requirements for Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Store at room temperature (25 - 30 degree C)
Effects of Missed Dosage of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
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Effects of Overdose of Normal Saline - 0.9% NaCl
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

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