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Drug-Dextrose
D50%, D25%, D10%
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| classification | antihypoglycemic |
| action | increases blood glucose concentrations |
| indications | hypoglycemia |
| adverse effects | hyperglycemia, warmth, burning from IV |
| contraindications | intracranial/intraspina hemorrhage, delirium tremens |
| dosage-hyperkalemia | adults: 25g of D50% peds: 0.5-1g/kg IV |
| dosage-hypoglycemia | adults:10-25g of D50% peds: >2yrs, 2mL/kg of D50% <2years, 2-4mL/kg of D10% |