Dextrose Interactions

Brand names: Dextrose

Route: Intravenous

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS The infusion of 70% Dextrose Injection USP is contraindicated in patients having intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage, in patients who are severely dehydrated, in patients who are anuric, and in patients in hepatic coma. Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to corn products.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy There are no adequate and well controlled studies with Dextrose Injections, USP in pregnant women and animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this drug. Therefore, it is not known whether Dextrose Injections USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Dextrose Injections USP should be given during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

3 interactions on record

Caution must be exercised when administering 70% Dextrose Injection USP to patients receiving corticosteroids.

Source: NLP:dextrose

Vasopressin may affect fluid and/or electrolyte balance. Monitor blood glucose concentrations, fluid balance, serum electrolyte concentrations and acid-base balance.

Source: NLP:dextrose