Dextrose Flashcards
1
Q
Drug Classification
A
Carbohydrate
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Raises blood glucose simply by added presence directly into vasculature
3
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
Onset of Action- <1 minute
Peak Effects- varies
Duration of Effects- varies
Half-Life- N/a
4
Q
Indications/Field Use
A
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemia during neonatal resuscitation (D10 only)
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Hyperglycemia
6
Q
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
A
-tissue necrosis/phlebitis at injection site
7
Q
Dose
A
Adult:
25g slow IV/IO (D10 or D50) or until dose administered yields appropriate mental status
Pedi:
0.5-1g/kg slow IV/IO (D10 or D25)
8
Q
Precautions
A
- Local venous irritation may occur in smaller veins
- Caution with pt’s with increased ICP or cerebral edema
- D50 should not be used in pt’s younger than 16, but may be diluted 1:1 with sterile water to make D25 for children
9
Q
Drug-Drug Interaction
A
None Ems
