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DEXTROSE 50%
Class MOA |
Class
Carbohydrate hypertonic solution Mechanism of Action Rapidly increases serum glucose levels. Short-term osmotic diuresis |
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DEXTROSE 50%
I |
Indications
Hypoglycemia altered level of consciousness coma of unknown origin seizure of unknown origin |
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DEXTROSE 50%
CI |
Contraindications
Intracranial hemorrhage delirium tremens ineffective without thiamine |
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DEXTROSE 50%
AR |
Adverse Reactions
tissue necrosis Warmth pain burning thrombophlebitis rhabdomyositis |
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DEXTROSE 50%
DI |
Drug Interactions
Sodium bicarbonate coumadin |
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DEXTROSE 50%
How supplied |
How Supplied
25 gm/ 50 ml pre-filled syringes (500 mg/ml) |
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DEXTROSE 50%
Dosages and admin |
Dosage and Administration
Adult: 12.5-25 gram slow IV Pediatric: 0.5-1 gm/kg/dose slow IV May repeat doses as needed |
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DEXTROSE 50%
DOA |
Duration of Action
Onset: less than 1 minute. Peak effects: variable. Duration: Variable. |
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DEXTROSE 50%
Specials |
Special Considerations
Administer thiamine prior to D50 in known alcoholic patients. Draw blood sugar before administering. Do not administer to patients with known CVA unless hypoglycemia documented. |
