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Dextrose 10%

Presentation
  • 25 g in 250 mL infusion soft pack
Pharmacology

A slightly hypertonic crystalloid solution

Composition:

  • Sugar – 10% dextrose
  • Water

Actions:

  • Provides a source of energy
  • Supplies body water
Metabolism

Dextrose

  • Broken down in most tissues
  • Stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen

Water

  • Excreted by the kidneys
  • Distributed throughout total body water, mainly in the extracellular fluid compartment
  1. Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL analysis < 4 mmol/L) in patients with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
  1. Nil of significance in the above indication
  1. Nil of significance in the above indication
Route of administration
  • IV infusion
Special Notes

IV effects:

Onset: 3 minutes
Peak: n/a
Duration: Depends on severity of hypoglycaemic episode

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