Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection)
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composition of Normosol - M in 5% dextrose injection
I need to know the composition of Normosol - M and travosol 8.5% ( amino acid ) injection without electrolite and its availability in India. I am a Pharmacist and have to do the compatibility study with Ceftazidime for injection USP and Cefotaxime sod...
by Sanjeev Kumar in India - Hyderabad, 07/06/2006
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection)
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Medication Classification
PARENTERAL SOLUTIONS (Injection)
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Brandname
R-Gene 10, Plasma-Lyte R w/Dextrose, Ionosol Mb/5% Dextrose, Plasma-Lyte 148 w/Dextrose, Plasma-Lyte 56 w/Dextrose, Isolyte M w/Dextrose, Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose, Isolyte S w/Dextrose, Diluent For Flolan
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Provides your body with nutrients such as protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids). Parenteral solution is needed when you cannot eat food by mouth or if you cannot get enough nutrition from your diet for several days. You may need parenteral solution if you have serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or serious burns.
When To Not Use Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection)
Parenteral solution provides nutrients that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.
How Should You Use Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
- You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- If you receive this medicine at home, a caregiver will teach you, a family member, or friend how to give the medicine. You may need to add vitamins or medicine to the solution before using it. Your caregiver will show you how to do this.
- Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water, or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow any instructions for mixing, preparing, and giving this medicine. If a dose is missed:
- This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Proper Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Storage
Store Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not use any other vitamins or mineral supplements without asking your doctor first.
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your nutritional needs may be higher than normal.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamins, eggs, oils, or peanuts.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney, or if you have heart disease.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Confusion and weakness with muscle twitching.
- Confusion and weakness with uneven heartbeat and shortness of breath.
- Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
- Pale, hot, dry skin with fruit-like breath odor, fainting, and shortness of breath.
- Rapid weight gain.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Yellow skin or eyes. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased thirst.
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.
- Increase in how much or how often you urinate.
- Pain, redness, swelling, or cold feeling where the needle is placed.
