Glucose 10%

Question 1

What type of drug is glucose 10%?

Answer 1

Hypertonic glucose solution containing 0.1g dextrose per ml

Question 2

What is the action of glucose 10%

Answer 2

Glucose is the main energy source of body cells, especially the brain

Question 3

What are the adverse effects of glucose 10%

Answer 3

1. Tissue necrosis if allowed to escape from the vein

2. Hyperglycaemia/hyperosmorality

Question 4

What is the dose for adult and paediatric of glucose 10%

Answer 4

Up to 2.5ml/kg (25mg/kg) slowly over 5 minutes
Continue to check patency of vein
May repeat dose once if LOC or BGL has not improved