Glucose 10%

Question 1

** Glucose 10 %**
Drug Class

Answer 1

Hyperglycaemic - Glucose is the principal energy source for the body’s cells

Question 2

** Glucose 10 %**
Onset

Answer 2

<1min

Question 3

** Glucose 10 %**
Indications

Answer 3

Hypoglycaemia, 1st line agent if patient is unable to swallow

Question 4

** Glucose 10 %**
Contraindications

Answer 4

Nil

Question 5

** Glucose 10 %**
Dose

Answer 5

Adult
* IV 15g (150ml)

Repeat after 5 -10 mins if BGL < 4mmol/l at 10g (100ml) titrated to effect.

Paediatric
* IV / IO - 2ml/kg (0.20g/kg), [max bolus 15g/150ml]

Repeat after 5 -10 mins if BGL < 4mmol/l at 2ml/kg (0.20g/kg), [max bolus 10g/100ml] titrated to effect.

Newborn
* 2ml/kg (0.20g/kg)
Repeat once only, if clinically indicated (BGL < 2 mmol/L)

Question 6

** Glucose 10 %**
Side Effects

Answer 6

• Hyperglycaemia
• Diuresis
• Tissue necrosis
• Thrombophlebitis