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DEXTROSE 50%
Question | Answer |
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Classification | Simple sugar |
Pharm/action | Increases circulation blood sugar levels only Short acting osmotic diuretic Increases circulation blood sugar levels only Short acting osmotic diuretic |
Indications | 1) Decreased level of consciousness due to hypoglycemia 2) Unknown cause of coma or seizures 3) Acute alcoholism following thiamine administration 4) Status epilepticus 5) A medical cardiac arrest with unknown history |
Contraindications | 1) Hyperglycemia 2) Contraindicated in intracranial hemorrhage 3) Contraindicated in known CVA 4) Incompatible with sodium bicarbonate |
Precautions | 1) Must have well running patent IV MUST PERFORM IV PATENCY CHECK PROR TO ADMINISTATION 2) D50 can cause intracranial bleed in infants if not diluted to 25 % 3) Must recheck bG for recurrent hypoglycemia |
Side Effects | Tissue necrosis if allowed it infiltrate MUST DOCUMENT IV OPATENCY CHECK PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION |
ADMINISTRATION | BLD should be drawn for glucose testing prior toadministration D_50 Adults (age ≥2yo) when bG is < 80mg/dl :25 gm IV Dextrose 50% 1mL = 0.5g 2mL = 1.0 g slow IV push D_50 Peds > 2yo; when bG is < 80mg/dL use D_50; 0.5 -1g/kg (1-2L/kg) over 5-10 mi |