Dextrose is an indispensable substance that is a kind of "fuel" for the human body. It ensures the normal functioning of the brain, central nervous system. Intravenous administration of the drug allows the patient to recover in a short time after a serious illness, injury, surgery.
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The composition of the drug
Dextrose in the pharmaceutical market is presented in the following forms:
- 5% isotonic solution used to replenish fluid in body tissues, nourish organs, stimulate brain activity, improve blood circulation, remove toxins and toxins;
- 10% hypertonic solution, which positively affects the functioning of the body, strengthens blood vessels, improves the functioning of liver and heart cells, enhances fluid outflow into the blood from tissue, normalizes blood pressure, removes toxic substances.
The drug is available in bottles for parenteral administration through droppers, ampoules, injections. Both medicines contain one active component - glucose. And also the composition includes sodium chloride, water for injection.
In addition to the listed auxiliary components, the dextrose infusion solution may contain the following additional components, depending on the needs of the body:
- ascorbic acid, useful for kidney diseases in pregnant women, bleeding, infections, vitamin deficiency, long-term treatment with anticoagulants, hard mental, physical work;
- novocaine. This component enhances the therapeutic effect of dextrose in case of poisoning, toxicosis of pregnant women, convulsive conditions;
- sodium chloride, used to correct sodium in kidney diseases;
- potassium chloride. The composition is used for intoxication of the body, diabetes mellitus, diathesis, arrhythmia;
- Actovegin. A similar solution is necessary for pregnant women, people suffering from vascular pathologies;
- plasma. This substance, together with glucose, eliminates dehydration and detoxifies the body.
Depending on the type of pathology, the severity of the disease, the general condition of the patient, a certain additional substance is introduced that enhances the effect of dextrose.
What are droppers and injections prescribed for?
Each person has an individual glucose norm, and this depends on the type of activity and the characteristics of the body. The greatest need for this substance is experienced by people engaged in intense mental, physical activity. The human body reacts equally negatively to a deficiency and excess of glucose.
Exceeding its norm leads to intensive work of the pancreas. As a result, increased production of insulin occurs, which affects premature aging. Hepatocytes, liver cells, are overgrown with adipose tissue, myocardial functioning is impaired.
Lack of glucose causes oxygen starvation. Brain structures are depleted, weakened. A person is exhausted, increased anxiety may appear, fainting conditions occur, neurons die.
Glucose injections are usually given if the patient needs the introduction of a pure component without additional substances. Injections are mainly given intravenously. In exceptional cases, local administration is prescribed. But a similar method can cause the appearance of pustules.
Dextrose intravenously in the form of injections is used in the following cases:
- the need for quick replenishment of the fluid balance;
- digestive disorders accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea;
- poisoning the body with medications, poisons;
- hepatic pathologies;
- rehydration when the patient has lost a lot of fluid;
- cerebral edema;
- infectious diseases.
Often, a solution for infusion of dextrose is enriched with other medicinal components, is administered dropwise in the following conditions:
- a sharp drop in blood sugar levels;
- hard mental work leading to the depletion of the body;
- exorbitant physical exertion;
- infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- hepatitis;
- severe blood loss;
- a sharp decrease in blood pressure;
- shock condition;
- myocardial infarction;
- intoxication of the body caused by drug, alcohol poisoning;
- difficult pregnancy.
On a note! A dextrose dropper, Glucose, is administered if the patient needs to be enriched with the drug for a long time. Injections, if necessary, sharply saturate the body with concentrated glucose.
During pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy, a dextrose solution is prescribed if a woman is diagnosed with a decrease in blood sugar in the blood. Hypoglycemia during the period of bearing a child can cause the following negative reactions:
- risk of premature birth;
- the risk of a woman developing diabetes;
- the possibility of the formation of the same pathology in a child;
- violation of the functioning of endocrine diseases in the baby;
- congenital diseases of the newborn;
- malfunctions of the pancreas in a woman.
A reduced amount of glucose can lead to a lack of nutrients in the child. In exceptional cases, causes fetal death. In addition, this drug is used to reduce the likelihood of miscarriage with low fetal weight.
Perhaps the use of Dextrose solution for a nursing woman. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the child. If there are signs of intolerance to the baby, you should stop glucose treatment and consult a doctor.
Drug interaction
Dextrose solution is often administered with a dropper in combination with other medicines that enhance the therapeutic effect of glucose on the body.
However, you can not use this drug simultaneously with the following substances:
- anesthetics;
- alkaloids;
- sleeping pills.
In addition, there is a known decrease in the effectiveness of painkillers and nystatin when taken in parallel with a Dextrose solution.
Contraindications and side effects
Intravenous administration of the drug is not indicated in the following cases:
- hypersensitivity to the active substance;
- cerebral or pulmonary edema;
- heart failure;
- diabetes mellitus;
- hyperglycemia.
Under careful medical supervision, a solution of Dextrose is dripped for patients with sodium deficiency, renal failure, and serious cardiac pathologies. During treatment with this tool, unwanted reactions from the body may develop in the form of the following symptoms:
- decreased or lack of appetite;
- malfunctioning of the liver;
- violation of the water balance;
- thrombosis with improper administration of Dextrose;
- fever;
- hyperglycemia;
- heart failure.
Important! If there is a need for prolonged use of the solution, then the blood sugar level should be periodically monitored.
The manifestation of side effects leads to a complete refusal of treatment by the presented drug.
Dextrose solution is used to restore the patient's condition after injuries, surgical interventions.
