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Osmotic Diuretic
Pharmacology and Action
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that draws water into the intravascular space through its hypertonic effects, that causes dieresis.
Indications
To reduce acute cerebral edema
Contraindications
CHF
Shock
Pulmonary Edema
Intracranial Bleeding
Precautions and Side Effects
CHF
Pulmonary Edema
Hypotension
Hypertension
Convulsions
Dosage
1.5-2g/kg slow IVP
Author
dunks406
ID
23070
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Mannitol
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Mannitol
Updated
2010-06-11T01:17:26Z
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