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D5W

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