Dextrose Pharmacology

Dextrose

About Dextrose
Dextrorotatory form of monosaccharide(((glucose))), In hypoglycemia and as a sweetner.
Mechanism of Action of Dextrose
Dextrose is used as an intravenous (((IV))) solution used to supply water and calories to the body. It is also used as diluent for other IV medications.
Pharmacokinets of Dextrose
Absorption:It is well absorbed parenterally.
Onset of Action for Dextrose
N/A
Duration of Action for Dextrose
N/A
Half Life of Dextrose
N/A
Side Effects of Dextrose
1.Redness or pain at the injection site
2.Fever
Contra-indications of Dextrose
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Dextrose
1.Diabetes
2.Congestive heart failure
3.Kidney problems
4.Hypokalemia
5.Edema
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Dextrose
1.Supply water and calory to the body
Interactions for Dextrose
N/A
Typical Dosage for Dextrose
As directed by the physician
Schedule of Dextrose
N/A
Storage Requirements for Dextrose
Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dextrose
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Dextrose
Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Dextrose in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including dextrose.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for dextrose and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for dextrose may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take dextrose only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for dextrose before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for dextrose with the pharmacy.

Dextrose is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for dextrose might be better known than dextrose itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have dextrose in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for dextrose.