DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION is used for short term fluid replacement. It works by replenishing fluid loss. Thus, it treats hypovolemia that can result due to dehydration, injury, or burns.

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION is a chemical found in blood that can be used to replace the loss of water and chemicals and to maintain acid-base balance in the body due to certain diseases

Uses of Dextrose Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Dextrose Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Dextrose Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dextrose

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Dextrose Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CAUTION

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION

₹0.06/ml of Infusion

10 D Infusion

Claris Lifesciences Ltd

₹0.28/ml of infusion

367% costlier

D 10% Infusion

AXA Parenterals Ltd

₹0.14/ml of infusion

133% costlier

Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion

Amanta Healthcare Ltd

₹0.06/ml of infusion

same price

Quick tips

DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Crystalloids

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References

DailyMed. Dextrose. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Dextrose. Mississauga, Ontario: Baxter Corporation; 2014. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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