D5 Infusion
Dextrose (5gm)
by Infutec Healthcare Limited
bottle of 500 ml Infusion
About this medicine
D5 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. D5 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.
Uses
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Benefits
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. D5 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.
How it works
D5 Infusion works by replacing fluid loss.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with D5 Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- D5 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
- D5 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 D5 Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyUNSAFE
- D5 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
- D5 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of D5 Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Blood related
- Action Class
- Crystalloids
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Infutec Healthcare Limited
- Salt composition
- Dextrose (5gm)
- Pack
- bottle of 500 ml Infusion
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.