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
- Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL analysis < 4 mmol/L) in patients with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
- Nil of significance in the above indication
- 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