Dextrose 50% Infusion 100ml

Introduction About DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONcontains Dextrose which belongs to the group of medicines
called Fluids and Electrolytes. It is used in adults and in children as a fluid
replacement therapy to provide energy and to prevent fluid loss (dehydration)
from the body. It acts as a source of calories (for energy) and water (for
hydration) for our body. DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION can also be used as a diluent
(liquid used for mixing) for another medications (such as heart medicines,
stomach medicines, brain medicines) before administration. DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION
will be administered to you only by your doctor or a nurse as a slow intravenous
infusion (i.e., through veins).

Before DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is given to you, inform your doctor if you have any
liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have
diabetes, bleeding in the brain or spine, sugar intolerance, damaged veins, or a
very low urine output before receiving the medicine. During management with
DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION your doctor will constantly monitor your blood sugar and
electrolyte levels as a precaution.

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if
it is considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effect of
receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is pain, irritation and swelling at the
injection site. Place an ice pack on the injected site to ease the irritation.
If the symptom did not improve, inform your doctor.

Uses Of DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION

It is used in adults and children to:

• Manage dehydration (fluid loss from the body)
• Provide energy and to restore fluid balance in the body
• Dilute other compatible medicines prior to administration (diluent)

How DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION Works

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION contains simple sugars that provides energy to your body.
Following administration, it replaces the fluids lost from the body and
supplements your body with sufficient energy.

How to use DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the
vein as a slow intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose
and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health
condition.

Side Effects Of DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION

Common

• Pain, inflammation, irritation and swelling at the site of injection
• Changes in electrolyte levels
• High blood sugar levels
• Systemic infection or infection at the site of injection

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side
effects while receiving DEXTROSE 10%:

• Formation of blood clot in the vein where the medicine is administered
• Overhydration causing edema or fluid buildup in the lungs
• Severe allergic reactions (such as abnormal rapid breathing, shortness of breath, low oxygen level in the blood, tightness of chest, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, bluish discoloration of the skin or nails, vomiting, nausea, headache, sweating, dizziness, altered mental activity, redness of skin rash, itchiness, fever, and chills etc.)

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Injection Site Reactions

Place an ice pack on the injected site. Do not move the affected area
frequently. If the symptom worsens, consult your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered
necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving
DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION if you are
breastfeeding.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Liver

Use with CautionDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONif you are allergic to Dextrose.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used in infants, children, and in adolescents
(aged between 0-18 years) under careful medical supervision. Proper dose
adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients (especially in
newborns with low birth weight).

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionDEXTROSE 50% INFUSION should be used with caution in the elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

Others

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is not recommended for use if you:

• Have bleeding in the brain or spine
• Are severely dehydrated with no urine output
• Are severely malnourished

Before receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION inform your physician if you:

• Have chronic uremia (toxin build up in the blood)
• Have sugar intolerance
• Have diabetes
• Have vein damage or blood clot in the vein

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONinform your doctor if you are taking any
prescri

Overdosage:

DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in
a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your
doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Dextrose
Pharmacological Category	:	Simple Sugar
Therapeutic Indication	:	Dehydration, Hypoglycemia
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Powder

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Storage

• Keep DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONout of reach from children
• Store DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONat room temperature

FAQs About DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION

Q: What is the use of DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION?

A: DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is used as a fluid replacement therapy to provide
energy and to prevent fluid loss (dehydration) from the body. It can also be
used as a diluent (liquid used for mixing) for another medications (such as
heart medicines, stomach medicines, brain medicines) before administration.

Q: Is DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION safe?

A: DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is safe when used under proper medical supervision and
at the prescribed doses.

Q: What DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION does to my body?

A: DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION contains simple sugars that provides energy to your
body. Following administration, it replaces the fluids lost from the body and
supplements your body with sufficient energy.

Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION?

A: Before DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is given to you, inform your doctor if you have
any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you
have diabetes, bleeding in the brain or spine, sugar intolerance, damaged veins,
or a very low urine output before receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION. Talk to your
doctor before receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION if you are pregnant or think you
may be pregnant.

Q: How DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is administered?

A: DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into
the vein as a slow intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct
dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and
health condition.

Q: Is DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION safe for use during pregnancy?

A: DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONshould be used in pregnant women only if it is
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONif you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Q: Why DEXTROSE 50% INFUSION is mixed with other medicines before administration?

A: It is because DEXTROSE 50% INFUSIONmay also be used as a diluent which can
dilute the concentration of other medicines before administration.