Menitol Infusion
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Product introduction
Menitol Infusion is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of cerebral edema. It works by drawing water out of the tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain.
Menitol Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not try to self administer the injection until you know how to inject it. Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose, hence follow your doctor advice while taking the medicine.
The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Menitol Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not try to self administer the injection until you know how to inject it. Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose, hence follow your doctor advice while taking the medicine.
The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Menitol Infusion
- Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Benefits of Menitol Infusion
In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness. Menitol Infusion decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain. This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain. It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further complications.
Side effects of Menitol Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Menitol
- No common side effects seen
How to use Menitol Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Menitol Infusion works
Menitol Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Glycerin and Mannitol which treat increased pressure in the skull/brain. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic which draws water out of tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain. Addition of Glycerin prevents the swelling from coming back which may possibly occur with plain Mannitol.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Menitol Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Menitol Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Menitol Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Menitol Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Menitol Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Menitol Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menitol Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Menitol Infusion
₹1.63/ml of Infusion
Neurogyl Infusion
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₹1.82/ml of infusion
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Kratol Infusion
Molekule India Pvt Ltd
₹1.1/ml of infusion
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Linsol Infusion
Linux Laboratories
₹1.61/ml of infusion
1% cheaper
Gravert Infusion
H & I Critical Care
₹1.59/ml of infusion
2% cheaper
Glitol Injection
Slash Lifevision
₹1.45/ml of infusion
11% cheaper
Quick tips
- Menitol Infusion is used for the treatment of cerebral edema (swelling in the brain).
- The heart rate and health of the patient should be carefully evaluated before administering Menitol Infusion.
- Urinary output, fluid balance, central venous pressure, and electrolyte balance (in particular serum sodium and potassium levels) should be carefully monitored.
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- Venus Remedies Limited. Glycerin+Mannitol. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Glycerin+Mannitol. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Mannitol. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: dgl-215, dlf galleria mall, mayur vihar phase-1 extension, new delhi – 110091, india
Country of origin: India
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