Osmotic Agents Flashcards
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Mannitol: Indications
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Increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, acute renal failure.
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Mannitol: Mechanism of Action
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Increases osmotic pressure of glomerular filtrate, inhibiting reabsorption of water and electrolytes, reducing intracranial and intraocular pressure.
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Mannitol: Contraindications
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Anuria, severe dehydration, pulmonary edema, active intracranial bleeding.
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Mannitol: Safety Considerations
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Monitor serum electrolytes, renal function, and signs of fluid overload or dehydration.
