Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion
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Product introduction
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.
Uses of Microspan D Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Benefits of Microspan D Infusion
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Microspan D 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 Microspan D
- No common side effects seen
How to use Microspan D Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Microspan D Infusion works
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Dextran 40 and Dextrose. They are derived from natural sources of sugar (glucose) and work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Microspan D 10gm/5gm 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
- It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
- Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion.
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Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Dextran 40 + Dextrose. Lake Forest, Illinois: Hospira; 2018. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Claris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: Claris Corporate Headquarters, Nr. Parimal Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad - 380 006, India.
Country of origin: India
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