Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Mannitol only.
Cerebral oedema ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: 0.25–2 g/kg, repeated if necessary, to be administered over 30-60 minutes, dose may be repeated 1–2 times after 4–8 hours Raised intra-ocular pressure ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: 0.25–2 g/kg, repeated if necessary, to be administered over 30–60 minutes, dose may be repeated 1–2 times after 4–8 hours
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Anuria. intracranial bleeding (except during craniotomy). severe cardiac failure. severe dehydration. severe pulmonary oedema
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Extravasation causes inflammation and thrombophlebitis
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Assess cardiac function before treatment.
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Extracted information for Mannitol only.
▶Common or very common Cough. headache. vomiting ▶Uncommon Dizziness. fever. malaise. nausea. pain. skin reactions ▶Frequency not known Arrhythmia. asthenia. azotaemia. chest pain. chills. coma. compartment syndrome. confusion. congestive heart failure. dry mouth. electrolyte imbalance. fluid imbalance. hyperhidrosis. hypersensitivity. hypertension. lethargy. metabolic acidosis. muscle complaints. musculoskeletal stiffness. nephrotic syndrome. neurotoxicity. peripheral oedema. pulmonary oedema. rebound intracranial pressure increase. renal impairment. rhinitis. seizure. thirst. urinary disorders. vision blurred
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Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential— no information available.
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Manufacturer advises avoid unless essential—no information available.
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Use with caution in severe impairment.
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Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance, serum osmolality, and cardiac, pulmonary and renal function.
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Extracted information for Mannitol only.
For mannitol 20%, an in-line filter is recommended (15-micron filters have been used).
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: infusion, solution for infusion Cardiovascular system Infusion ▶Mannitol (Non-proprietary) Mannitol 100 mg per 1 ml Mannitol 50g/500ml (10%) infusion Viaflo bags | 1 bag P s Polyfusor K mannitol 10% infusion 500ml bottles | 1 bottle P £5.43 Mannitol 150 mg per 1 ml Mannitol 75g/500ml (15%) infusion Viaflo bags | 20 bag P s Mannitol 200 mg per 1 ml Mannitol 50g/250ml (20%) infusion Viaflex bags | 1 bag P s Polyfusor M mannitol 20% infusion 500ml bottles | 1 bottle P £7.12 Mannitol 100g/500ml (20%) infusion Viaflex bags | 1 bag P s DIURETICS › POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS › ALDOSTERONE ANTAGONISTS
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Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.
First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
0.25–2 g/kg, repeated if necessary, to be
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
Candidate age grouping · source page 265
First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
0.25–2 g/kg, repeated if necessary, to be
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
Candidate age grouping · source page 265
