Glucohart

Dextrose & Hartmann's Solution ·Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC·IV Infusion

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Administration

As directed by a physician. Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations. The dosage and constant infusion rate of intravenous dextrose must be selected with caution in pediatric patients, particularly neonates and low weight infants, because of the increased risk of hyperglycemia/ hypoglycemia. Additives may be incompatible. Administration Procedure:

Check infusion set and infusion solution prior to use
Pull moderately to tear off the protective cover of the Eurohead
Hold lightly the Eurohead but not the bag
Open the flow regulator fully and hold the giving set on the top white area, but not the membrane venting region
Insert the spike of the administration set to the Eurohead and fit the connector of the administration set firmly to the needle
Gradually allow the fluid to flow down to the needle tip and close
Remove the protective cover of the needle
Locate the veinpuncture site and clean the site with an antiseptic solution, and then insert the needle
Securely tape the puncture site
Securely tape the wings and tubing
Start infusion while adjusting drip speed.

Effects

Allergic reactions or anaphylactoid symptoms such as localized or generalized urticaria and pruritus; periorbital, facial, and/or laryngeal edema, coughing, sneezing, and/or difficulty with breathing have been reported during administration. The reporting frequency of these signs and symptoms is higher in women during pregnancy.

Indications

This solution is indicated as a source of water, electrolytes and calories or as an alkalinizing agent.

Pharmacology

This is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment and caloric supply in a single dose container for intravenous administration.

Precautions

Do not uses if the solution is cloudy contain particles or date expired. Infusion of fluid should be immediately discontinued if rigor arises for any reason during the process.