Mannitol Flashcards
1
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What is the generic name for Osmitrol?
A
Mannitol
2
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What is the brand name for Mannitol
A
Osmitrol
3
Q
Drug class of Mannitol
A
Osmotic diuretic
4
Q
Mechanism of action of Mannitol
A
Decreases cerebral edema and ICP. Promotes urinal excretion of toxins
5
Q
Indications for Mannitol
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Cerebral edema, increased ICP, rhabdomyolysis, and blood transfusion medications
6
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Contraindications for Mannitol
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Hypotension, P.E, severe dehydration, intercranial bleeding, and CHF
7
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Adverse effects of Mannitol
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Headache, confusion, seizures, P.E, tachycaric, chest pain, CHF, hypo/hypertension, edema, N/V, dehydration
8
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Precautions of Mannitol
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may precipitate digitalis toxicity
9
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Dose and admin for Mannitol
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0.5-1g/kg IV over 5-10mins and then 0.25-2g/kg every 4-6hrs as needed
