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Question Answer
GENERIC NAMEDextrose 50%, D50
BRAND NAMEDextrose 50%, D50
CLASSCarbohydrate, hyperglycemic
MECHANISM OF ACTIONAerobic metabolic substrate (ATP production). Reverses CNS effects of hypoglycemia by rapidly increasing serum glucose levels. Provides short-term osmotic diuresis.
INDICATIONSKnown hypoglycemia, Altered level of consciousness of unknown etiology, Seizures of unknown etiology. Hyperkalemia
CONTRAINDICATIONSKnown thiamine deficiency (relative). Delirium tremens; use with caution in patients with acute alcoholism, may be ineffective without thiamine. Head injury. Intra cranial hemorrhage (relative).Severe pain (paradoxical excitement may occur).
ADVERSE REACTIONSCerebral edema in children when given IV undiluted, Worsening elevated ICP or cerebral edema from trauma or cerebral vascular accident. Extravasation leads to severe tissue necrosis. Sclerosing effect on peripheral veins.
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATIONInducing an unnecessary hyperosmolar state during certain illness/injury states(head injuries,cerebral edema,Intra cranial bleeds,etc.)May worsen neurological outcome.Dextrose is very necrosing to the vascular system,shouldn't be given through small veins
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONSSodium bicarbonate, Diazepam will precipitate if given concurrently without flushing
DOSE/ROUTE, AULT Hypoglycemia, altered level of consciousness or seizures of unknown etiology; 25-100 ml of D50 (12.5-50 Gm, 2 to 2 amps) IV Hyperkalemia; 50 Gm of Dextrose IV total may be given over 1 hour. Pediatric Dosage
ONSET OF ACTIONSeconds
PEAK EFFECTSVariable
DURATION OF ACTIONVariable
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE2 - 4 prefilled syringe