Paramedic Pharmacology - Dextrose 50%
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Dose (Peds)
0.5-1g/kg of D10 over 20 minutes NOTE: remove 50ml from 250ml IV bag and add 1 amp D50. 5-10ml/kg of D10 = 0.5-1g/kg
Dose (Adult)
12.5-50g IV
Package
25g/50ml syringe
Class
Carbohydrate, hyperglycemic
Adverse Reactions
Cerebral edema/ Increased ICP Tissue necrosis (if IV infiltrates)
Contraindications
Head injury (unless documented hypoglycemia)
MOA
Increases blood glucose levels, short term osmotic diuresis
Indications
Known hypoglycemia Altered LOC or seizures of unknown etiology Hyperkalemia (in combination with sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride)
Brand
d50
