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💧 Glucose Injection 5% (Dextrose 5%)
✅ DESCRIPTION
Glucose Injection 5% is a sterile, non-pyrogenic solution of dextrose (glucose) in water. It provides a source of calories and hydration when administered intravenously.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Concentration: 5% w/v (i.e., 5 g of glucose per 100 mL)
- Form: Injection/Infusion solution
- Route: Intravenous (IV)
- Available volumes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL flexible or glass containers
🌿 NATURE
- Crystalloid solution
- Isotonic when infused (osmolarity ~252 mOsm/L)
- Supplies both water and glucose
📌 USES
- Fluid and electrolyte replenishment
- Caloric support (short-term)
- Vehicle for drug dilution/administration
- Treatment of hypoglycemia (mild/moderate)
- Post-operative hydration or when oral intake is not possible
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Provides energy (approx. 170 kcal/L)
- Helps prevent ketosis during fasting
- Can be combined with other IV medications
- Compatible with many drugs and electrolytes
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Monitor for hyperglycemia, especially in diabetic patients
- Watch for fluid overload in patients with cardiac or renal dysfunction
- Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition in long-term use
- Use with caution in head trauma or stroke patients
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage
- Severe dehydration with electrolyte imbalance
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Known hypersensitivity to dextrose
💢 SIDE EFFECTS
- Local: Phlebitis, injection site irritation
- Systemic:
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyponatremia (dilutional)
- Pulmonary edema, fluid overload
- Rarely: allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
📥 PACKING
- Plastic infusion bottles or flexible pouches
- Sizes: typically 100 mL to 1000 mL
- Some may have additive ports for drug admixture
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Protect from excessive heat and light
- Do not use if solution is discolored or contains particulate matter
- Use immediately after opening