Mannitol

Mannitol trade name

Osmotrol
Actions
- Decrease cellar edema
- Increase urinary output
Inducations
- Acute cerebral edema
- Blood transfusion reactons
Contrainducations
- Pulmonary edema
- Dehyration
- Hypersensitivity
Precautions
- Rapid admin can cause circulatory overload
- Crystallization at cold temps
- Use an in-line filter
Dosage
Route

1.5-2.0g/kg

IV slow bolus or infusion
Side effects
- Pulmonary congestion
- Sodium depletion, transient overload
Peds dose

.25-.5g/kg IV over 60 mins

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Jgernns

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Mannitol

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Mannitol

Updated

2013-03-25T01:03:30Z

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