Glucosal™
Dextrose 5% w/v and Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v
Intravenous Infusion BP
Presentation
Glucosal™ 500 ml Intravenous Infusion: Each 100 ml solution contains Dextrose BP 5 g and Sodium Chloride BP 0.9 g.
Glucosal™ 1000 ml Intravenous Infusion: Each 100 ml solution contains Dextrose BP 5 g and Sodium Chloride BP 0.9 g.
Description
It is a sterile & pyrogen free solution of Dextrose and Sodium Chloride in Water for Injections.
Indications
This solution is indicated when there is combined water and sodium depletion. It provides Dextrose as a nutrient in a suitable medium of Sodium Chloride which is isotonic to body fluid, or it may also be employed as a source of isotonic Sodium Chloride or both. It is usually used in the maintenance and replacement of fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate in patients who are unable to take fluid and nutrients by mouth e.g. in case of persistent vomiting, during and after surgery, shock or accidents.
Dosage and Administration
Dose is variable. It depends on the clinical condition, age and body surface area of the patients.
Side Effects
Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia. If these cases occur please discontinue the infusion.
Contraindications
Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.
Precautions & Warning
As the preparation contains Sodium Chloride, it should be administered with caution to patients with congestive heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary edema, impaired renal function or pre eclampsia. Serum glucose concentration should also be carefully monitored and concurrent use of insulin may be needed in case of diabetic patients.
In Pregnancy:
Pregnancy Category C. Infusion of fluid should be immediately discontinued if rigor arises for any reason during the process. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, contains particles, or after expiry date.
Pharmaceutical Precaution
Glucosal™ should be stored at controlled room temperature.
Commercial Pack
Glucosal™ 500 ml Infusion: Available in 500 ml Polypropylene bag.
Glucosal™1000 ml Infusion: Available in 1000 ml Polypropylene bag.
Administration Procedure
1. Check infusion set and infusion solution prior to use
2. Pull moderately to tear off the protective cover of the Eurohead (Picture-1)
3. Hold lightly the Eurohead but not the bag (Picture-2)
4. Open the flow regulator fully and hold the giving set on the top white
area but not the membrane venting region (Picture-2)
5. Insert the spike of the administration set to the Eurohead and fit the
Connector of the administration set firmly to the needle (Picture-2)
6. Gradually allow the fluid to flow down to the needle tip and close
7. Remove the protective cover of the needle
8. Locate the venipuncture site and clean the site with an antiseptic
Solution and then insert the needle (Picture-3)
9. Securely tape the puncture site
10. Securely tape the wings and tubing
11. Start infusion while adjusting drip speed
