Phebra
Glucose 50% w/v 50mL
Pickup available at Nerang
Usually ready in 2 hours
Description
Glucose 50% w/v is a sterile solution of anhydrous glucose in water, adjusted to a pH of 3.5-6.5 using sodium bicarbonate or hydrochloric acid. This highly hypertonic solution is vital for various medical and veterinary applications.
Indications
Glucose 50% w/v is commonly used to lower elevated cerebrospinal pressure or manage edema related to delirium tremens or acute alcoholic intoxication. It is also effective in treating severe hypoglycemia due to insulin overdose and provides concentrated calories in parenteral nutrition regimens. For veterinary use, it can be given orally (2ml/kg) to treat hypoglycemic animals or added to puppy formula for tube-fed puppies.
Contraindications
Glucose 50% w/v should not be administered in cases of:
- Diabetic coma with excessively high blood sugar.
- Glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
- Anuria or intraspinal/intracranial hemorrhage.
- Dehydrated delirium tremens.
- Patients at risk of ischemic stroke or post-stroke recovery.
- Known corn (maize) allergies.
This product is used off-label in animals. Documentation can be found here.
Additional information
Weight | 0.12 kg |
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Nerang
Pickup available, usually ready in 2 hours22 Rokeby Court
Nerang QLD 4211
Australia