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Dextrose 50
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carbohydrate
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Dextrose 50
Route: |
IV push
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Dextrose 50
Dose |
Adult: 25-50 grams of D50
Pediatric: 0.5 gm/kg Newborn to 1 month: D10 Dilute D50 (1:4) and administer 5mL/kg 1 month - 12 years - D25 Dilute D50 (1:1) and administer 2 mL/kg |
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Dextrose 50
Drug Action |
Increases blood glucose levels
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Dextrose 50
Indications: |
First line drug for altered mental status caused by hypoglycemia.
Diabetics: Glucose less than 110 non-diabetics: glucose less than 80 Pedi: Diabetics: Glucose less than 90 Non-diabetics: glucose less than 60 |
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Dextrose 50
Precautions: |
Assure IV patency; refer to Drug Administration Principles.
Notify BioTel prior to administration for gypoglycemia in patients with head trauma or increased intracranial pressure. |
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Dextrose 50
Side Effects |
Tissue necrosis with infiltration
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