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Dextrose Flashcards

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D50

Class

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  • Carbohydrate
  • Hypertonic solution
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D50

Mechanism of action

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  • Rapidly increases serum glucose levels
  • Short term osmotic diuresis
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D50

Indication

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  • Hypoglycemia
  • Altered LOC
  • Coma of unknown etiology
  • SZ of unknown etiology
  • Status epilepticus
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D50

Contraindications

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  • Intracranial hemorrhage (relative contra)
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D50

Adverse Reactions

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  • Extravasation causes tissue necrosis
  • Warmth, pain, burning, thrombophlebitis
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Hyperglycemia
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D50

Drug interactions

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  • Coumadin
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
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D50

Dosage and administration

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  • Adult:
    • 12.5-25 gram, slow IV
  • Ped:
    • 0.5-1.0 g/kg slow IV
  • Repeat as needed
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D50

Duration of action

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  • Onset: Less than 1 min
  • Peak: Varies
  • Duration: Varies
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D50

Special considerations

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  • Administer thiamine prior to D50 in known alcoholics
  • Draw blood for lab BGL prior to pushing D50
  • Do not give to PT with CVA unless hypoglycemia is documented
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