Glucose 10% Flashcards
1
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Introduction
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- Used to reverse hypoglyceamia
- Hypertonic solution which provides a source of sugar
2
Q
Presentation of the drug
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- 500ml glucose solution
3
Q
Why would you prescribe the drug
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- Reversal of hypoglycaemia
4
Q
Typical dose
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- 10g every 5 mins Max 30ml
- 50g in 500ml
5
Q
Pharmacodynamics
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- Principal source of energy in cell metabolism
- Given as a source of carbohydrates
6
Q
Pharmacokinetics
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- Oral
- Widely
- Broken down in tissue and stored hepactically
- Renally
7
Q
Side Effects
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- None
