Dextran 40 + Dextrose Benefits & Uses

Dextran 40 + Dextrose is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hypoglycemia

Dextran 40 + Dextrose Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Dextran 40 + Dextrose Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextran 40 + Dextrose is used -

Unknown

Nausea or vomiting
Joint pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Swelling
Urticaria
Anaphylactic reaction
Paresthesia
Convulsion
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased Magnesium Level in Blood
Injection site pain
Inflammation of a vein
Water Intoxication

Dextran 40 + Dextrose Related Warnings

Is the use of Dextran 40 + Dextrose safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Dextran 40 + Dextrose will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Dextran 40 + Dextrose safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dextran 40 + Dextrose on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dextran 40 + Dextrose will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Dextran 40 + Dextrose on the Kidneys?

Dextran 40 + Dextrose does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dextran 40 + Dextrose on the Liver?

Dextran 40 + Dextrose is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dextran 40 + Dextrose on the Heart?

Dextran 40 + Dextrose is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Dextran 40 + Dextrose with Other Drugs

Dextran 40 + Dextrose should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fondaparinux

Ardeparin

Enoxaparin

Apixaban

Prasugrel

Dextran 40 + Dextrose Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextran 40 + Dextrose unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Edema
Potassium Deficiency
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Hyperkalemia

Frequently asked Questions about Dextran 40 + Dextrose

Is this Dextran 40 + Dextrose habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dextran 40 + Dextrose is addictive.

Dextran 40 + Dextrose Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dextran 40 + Dextrose

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Dextran 40 + Dextrose to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextran 40 + Dextrose

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dextran 40 + Dextrose with alcohol.