Dextran 40 Benefits & Uses

Dextran 40 is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Trauma

Dextran 40 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 Side Effects

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

Unknown

Nausea or vomiting
Joint pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Swelling
Urticaria
Anaphylactic reaction

Dextran 40 Related Warnings

Is the use of Dextran 40 safe for pregnant women?

Dextran 40 can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dextran 40 right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Dextran 40 safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Dextran 40 in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Dextran 40 is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dextran 40 on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Dextran 40 on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextran 40 on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dextran 40 on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextran 40 on the Heart?

Side effects of Dextran 40 rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dextran 40 with Other Drugs

Dextran 40 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 Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Bleeding
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dextran 40

Is this Dextran 40 habit forming or addictive?

Dextran 40 is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dextran 40 does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dextran 40 is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Dextran 40 for mental disorders.

No

Dextran 40 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dextran 40

There is no information on the effects of taking Dextran 40 with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextran 40

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

Unknown