- A sterile, high-concentration glucose solution used for intravenous nutritional support
Uses
- Used strictly for intravenous administration (after appropriate dilution) in a professional healthcare setting
- Its primary uses are:
- Parenteral Nutrition (PN):
- It serves as a concentrated caloric component in an intravenous nutrition regimen for patients who cannot or should not use their alimentary tract for food consumption
- Hypoglycemia Treatment:
- The high 70% concentration allows for the rapid delivery of glucose to quickly raise blood sugar levels in emergency or critical care situations involving severe hypoglycemia
- Preventing Protein Loss:
- It helps prevent nitrogen loss or treats negative nitrogen balance (a catabolic state) in patients with high metabolic requirements, such as those with extensive burns
- Nutritional Support:
- It provides essential nutritional support and hydration in intensive care units (ICUs) and during surgical recovery when patients are unable to eat
Features
- High Concentration:
- A potent 70% dextrose solution
- Large Volume:
- Packaged in a 2000mL (2 liter) TITAN XL container, providing sufficient solution for extended infusion needs in critical care settings
- Safe Composition:
- It is sterile, nonpyrogenic, and contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents
- Advanced Container:
- The plastic container is made from a multilayered film developed specifically for parenteral drugs, designed to be nontoxic, biologically inert, and a closed system that does not depend on outside air entry during use
- Allergen Safety:
- The product is latex-free, PVC-free, and DEHP-free, making it safe for patients with related allergies or sensitivities
- Regulatory Compliance:
- It is FDA-approved and complies with CE regulations, ensuring high safety standards
Benefits
- Rapid Energy Delivery:
- The high dextrose concentration provides a fast and efficient method of delivering calories and replenishing glucose levels in patients with acute needs
- Effective Nutritional Support:
- It promotes glycogen deposition and helps decrease or prevent ketosis, which is crucial for patients with severe illness or malnutrition
- Convenience in Critical Care:
- The large 2000mL volume is particularly beneficial in ICU or emergency settings, ensuring sufficient supply is available for large-volume fluid requirements
- Enhanced Safety:
- Being sterile, single-use, and free from common irritants like latex and PVC minimizes the risk of infection and adverse reactions
- Versatility in Compounding:
- It is ideal for use with automated compounding devices to prepare individualized intravenous nutritional admixtures under the direction of a pharmacist
Contents
- (4) 70% Dextrose Injection in 2,000mL Bags per case (S8705)