PLAVOLEX INFUSION is used for short term fluid replacement. Thus, treats hypovolemia that can result due to any surgery, injury, or burns.

PLAVOLEX INFUSION is a large weight molecular substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.

The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Plavolex Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Side effects of Plavolex 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 Plavolex

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Plavolex Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Plavolex Infusion works

PLAVOLEX INFUSION is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with PLAVOLEX INFUSION. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PLAVOLEX 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 PLAVOLEX INFUSION during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether PLAVOLEX INFUSION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

PLAVOLEX INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PLAVOLEX INFUSION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of PLAVOLEX INFUSION in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Plavolex Infusion?

If you miss a dose of PLAVOLEX INFUSION, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

PLAVOLEX INFUSION

₹0.87/ml of Infusion

Microspan Infusion

Claris Lifesciences Ltd

₹0.83/ml of infusion

5% cheaper

Quick tips

PLAVOLEX INFUSION is used to replace fluid loss from the body after any surgery or trauma.
Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored regularly while taking PLAVOLEX INFUSION.
PLAVOLEX INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), kidney disease, and edema.
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Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking PLAVOLEX INFUSION.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glucopolysaccharides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Colloids (Plasma Substitutes)

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