5 D 5% Infusion

5 D 5% 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. 5 D 5% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this injection. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from kidney or liver diseases. In the case of breastfeeding mothers, this injection should be used with caution and it should be advised to hold breastfeeding till the time the treatment of the mother gets completed and the content of this injection gets eliminated from the body.

• Short term fluid replacement after trauma

5 D 5% Infusion works by replacing fluid loss.

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

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 5 D 5% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

5 D 5% 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 feedingCAUTION

5 D 5% 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.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether 5 D 5% Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyUNSAFE

5 D 5% 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.

LiverCAUTION

5 D 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 5 D 5% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Blood related

Action Class

Crystalloids