Dextrose 5% (Dextrose)

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Brand Name: Dextrose 5%

Generic Name: Dextrose

Manufacturer/Agent: Marck Bioscience

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Formulation: infusion

Strength: 500ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 45.00

Retail Price: @ KES 60.00

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Class: Fluids And Electrolytes (Nutrition and blood agents)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Glucose

Molecular Formulae: C6H12O6 = 180.2

Precautions: Care in diabetes mellitus, severe malnutrition, sepsis and trauma.

Indications/Uses: Energy source in parenteral nutrition.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Venous irritation and thrombophlebitis on injection.

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