50% Dextrose in Water (D50) Flashcards

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Generic/Trade Name

50% Dextrose in Water

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D50

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Generic/Trade Name

D50

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50% Dextrose in Water

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Drug Classification:

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Carbohydrate

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Mechanism of Action:

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Raises blood glucose simply by added presence directly into vasculature

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Pharmacokinetics

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  • Onset of Action < 1 minute
  • Peak Effects = Varies
  • Duration of Effect = Varies
  • Half-Life = N/A
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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Indications & Contraindications

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Indications/Field Use:
• Hypoglycemia

Contraindications:
• Caution Pt.’s with increased ICP

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions:

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HA, N+V

Anxiety, sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremor,

HTN, palpitations, arrhythmias, chest pain,

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Adult & Pedi Dose:

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(ADULT): 25g slow IV, IO, repeat PRN

(PEDI): 0.5-1g/kg slow IV, IO

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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Precautions:

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  • Local venous irritation may occur in smaller veins
  • May be diluted 1:1 with sterile water to make D25 for children
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50% Dextrose in Water (D50)

Drug-Drug Interactions:

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None EMS

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