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Dextrose MMPP
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Class | Carbohybrate,Hypertonic solution |
| Action | Rapidly increases serum glucose levels. Short-term osmotic diuresis |
| Indications | Hypoglycemia, altered LOC, coma of unknown etiology, seizure of unknown etiology, status epilepticus |
| Contraindications | Intracranial hemorrhage |
| Adverse Reactions | Extravastion leads to tissue necrosis. Warmth, pain, burning, thrombophlebitis, rhabdomyolysis, hyperglycemia |
| Adult dose and admin. | 12.5-25g slow IV; may repeat as necessary. |
| Peds. dose and admin. | .5-1 g/kg/dose slow IV; may repeat as necessary |
| Duration | Onset: less than 1 minute; Peak effect: Varies; Duration: Varies; |
| Drug Interactions | Sodium Bicarbinate, Coumadin |
| Special Considerations | Administer thiamine prior to D50 in known alcoholic patients. Determine blood glucose level before administering. Do not give to patients with known CVA unless hypoglycemia documented |