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| Answer |
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| GENERIC NAME |
5% dextrose in water |
| BRAND NAME |
D5W |
| CLASS |
Hypotonic dextrose-containing solution |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION |
D5W provides nutrients in the form of dextrose as well as free water. |
| INDICATIONS |
IV access for emergency drugs; for dilution of concentrated drugs for intravenous infusion. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
D5W should not be used as a fluid replacement for Hypovolemic states. |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS |
Rare in therapeutic dosages. |
| NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION |
None |
| INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
D5W should not be used with phenytoin (dilantin) or amrinone (inocor) |
| DOSE/ROUTE |
D5W is usually administered through a minidrip (60 drops/ml) set at a rate of “to keep open” (TKO) |
| ONSET OF ACTION |
N/A |
| PEAK EFFECTS |
N/A |
| DURATION OF ACTION |
Short term therapy |
| AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE |
(1) 250 ml bag. (optional) |
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