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50% Dextrose

  1. Class
    Carbohydrate
  2. Description
    Dextrose is the 6 carbon sugar used in the body as the main carbohydrate
  3. Mechanism of Action:

    • Supplies supplemental glucose in cases of hypoglycemia

    • Increases blood glucose levels quickly

  4. Onset of Action

    • Onset:< 1 minute

    • Peak:Varies

    • Duration:Varies

    • Half-Life:N/A

  5. Indications
    Hypoglycemia
  6. Contraindications
    None when used in hypoglycemic emergencies
  7. Precautions

    • Caution in patients with increased intracranial pressure

    • Get BGL first

    • Can cause tissue necrosis if infiltrated

  8. Side Effects
    Hyperglycemia, Tissue necrosis, phlebitis at injection site
  9. Adult Dose
    25g (50 mL of a 50% solution) titrated as needed
  10. Pedi-Dose
    Dilute in 1:1 sterile water (D25W) and give 0.5–1 g/kg slow IV bolus
  11. Max Dose

    Administer as needed

  12. Route:
    IV/IO
  13. How Supplied
    25g/50mL Brista Jets
Author
RLESLIE
ID
90829
Card Set
50% Dextrose
Description
50% Dextrose
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