DEXTROSE 25% Flashcards
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Generic/Trade Name
DEXTROSE 25%
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DEXTROSE 25%
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DEXTROSE 25%
Drug Classification:
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Carbohydrate
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DEXTROSE 25%
Mechanism of Action:
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Raises blood glucose simply by added presence directly into vasculature
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DEXTROSE 25%
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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DEXTROSE 25%
Indications & Contraindications
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Indications/Field Use:
• Hypoglycemia
Contraindications:
• None EMS
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DEXTROSE 25%
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions:
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Tissue necrosis/phlebitis at injection site
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DEXTROSE 25%
Pedi Dose:
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(PEDI): 0.5-1.0g/kg slow IV, IO
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DEXTROSE 25%
Precautions:
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For 1-8yrs old patients
Caution patient with increased ICP or cerebral edema
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DEXTROSE 25%
Drug-Drug Interactions:
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None EMS
