Dextrose Hydrous
Dextrose Hydrous (D-glucose monohydrate) is a simple sugar and carbohydrate used to provide nutritional support and caloric supplementation. It is commonly administered intravenously as part of fluid therapy to treat hypoglycemia, maintain hydration, and support patients who cannot receive adequate nutrition orally.
Dextrose Hydrous is a glucose supplement used for nutritional support, hypoglycemia treatment, and IV fluid therapy.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1297771
- Generic
- Dextrose Hydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of hypoglycemia, nutritional support for patients unable to eat orally, component of IV fluid therapy, and energy source during parenteral nutrition.
As a simple sugar, dextrose is readily absorbed and metabolized by cells to provide immediate energy through glucose metabolism and ATP production.
Must be used with caution in patients with diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, or fluid overload conditions. Blood glucose levels should be monitored during administration. Concentrated solutions may cause vein irritation.
Official drug label
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