Nutridex 25% Infusion 250ml

✔️ Uses of Nutridex 25% Infusion

• Treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
• Replace fluids and provide energy to the body
• Prevent fluid loss (dehydration)

✔️ How does Nutridex 25% Infusion work?

Nutridex 25% Infusion is used when there is a considerable decrease in blood sugar and is hence, used to elevate blood glucose levels. The ingested glucose is directly absorbed by the blood thereby, causing a quick surge in the level of glucose in the blood.

✔️ Side Effects of Nutridex 25% Infusion

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Dextrose 25% Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
• Dextrose 25% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
• or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
• Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Dextrose 25% Infusion.
• It is not recommended to administer Dextrose 25% Infusion simultaneously with blood products as it might cause hemolysis (rupture of red blood cells) or pseudo agglutination (misleading appearance of clumping of red blood cells).

✔️ Indication

Nutridex Infusion 250ml is a parenteral nutrition solution used for short-term fluid replacement and the treatment of conditions related to carbohydrate consumption and hypoglycemic coma. It contains dextrose, a monosaccharide that serves as a source of calories and hydration.

✔️ Pharmacology

• Dextrose in Nutridex Infusion 250ml provides calories and hydration.
• It helps reduce the loss of body protein and nitrogen.
• Dextrose promotes glycogen deposition in the liver.
• When used with insulin (affront), it enhances the uptake of potassium by cells, especially in muscle tissue, thereby reducing serum potassium levels.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of

• The volume and rate of infusion of dextrose solution should be determined based on individual patient requirements and physician judgment.
• The maximum rate at which dextrose can be infused without causing glycosuria (sugar in the urine) is 0.5 gm/kg/hr.
• The usual recommended flow rate for adults is 10-35 drops per minute when infused intravenously.
• It can be used in the treatment of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in both adults and children, with specific dosage recommendations provided.

✔️ Interaction

If you ever have asthma, kidney or heart disease, head injury, stroke, diabetes, or coronary artery disease, inform your doctor before taking Dextrose 25% Injection 250ml. 

✔️ Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Nutridex Infusion falls under Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans. Its use during pregnancy should be considered only if potential benefits outweigh potential risks.

If you are a breastfeeding mother, it's important to exercise caution when using Nutridex 250ml IV. It may be advised to temporarily stop breastfeeding until the medication is eliminated from your body. 

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• This solution should not be administered rapidly or for an extended period.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function and severe sepsis.
• Care should be taken to avoid circulatory overload, especially in patients with cardiac insufficiency.
• Patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin should be monitored closely when using this infusion.
• Nutridex Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.
• Visual inspection for particulate matter and discoloration should be done before administration.
• Do not administer unless the solution is clear, and the seal is intact.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Nutridex Infusion should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.