Glucose 10%
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| Type | Hypertonic Glucose solution; containing 0.1 g Dextrose per ml.
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| Presentation | Glucose – in 500ml plastic flask
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| Action | Glucose is the main energy source for the body cells, especially the brain. Onset: 30 – 60 seconds
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| Use | Treat hypoglycaemia; following blood glucose estimation if BGL < 4, & patient unable to eat or drink
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| Adverse Effects | 1. Tissue necrosis if allowed to escape from the vein 2. Hyperglycaemia/hyperosmolality
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| Contras | Known hypersensitivity
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| Dose | Up to 2.5 ml/kg IV (0.25 g/kg) slowly over 5 minutes Continue to check patency of vein May repeat dose x 1 if level of consciousness or BGL has not improved
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| Note | Patients who respond to 10% Glucose should eat to prevent later development of further hypoglycaemia. Re-check BGL following treatment.
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