Glucose 10%

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Glucose 10%
Type

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hypertonic glucose solution containing 0.1g dextrose per ml

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Glucose 10%
Presentation

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10% glucose - in 250ml collapsible plastic flask

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Glucose 10%
Actions

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Glucose is the main energy source for the body cells especially the brains
Onset: 30-60secs

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Glucose 10%
Use

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Treat hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mMol/l, and patients unable to eat/drink)

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Glucose 10%
Adverse effects

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1. Tissue necrosis if allowed to escape from the vein
2. Hyperglycaemia/hyperosmolality

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Glucose 10%
Contraindications

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Known hypersensitivity

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Glucose 10%
Dose

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Adult and Paed: Up to 2.5ml/kg (0/25g/kg) slowly over 5minutes
continue to check patency of vein
May repeat dose once, if LOC or BGL has not improved.

Note: patients who respond to Glucose 10% should eat, to prevent later development of futher hypoglycaemia

Recheck BGL following treatment.