Indications:
Glucose Injection is indicated in the treatment of insulin
hypoglycemia (hyperinsulinemia or insulin shock) to restore blood
glucose levels.
The solution is also indicated, after dilution, for intravenous
infusion as a source of carbohydrate calories in patients whose
oral intake is restricted or inadequate to maintain nutritional
requirements. Slow infusion of hypertonic solutions is essential to
insure proper utilization of dextrose and avoid production of
hyperglycemia.
Side effects:
As with any other medicine, some side effects may occur.
Some patients experience a warm flush all over after the injection
which usually lasts for about 10 minutes.
Glucose injections are always put into a vein and after the
injection the vein may be sore or may become infected. There are
reports of diabetic patients with asthma who had allergic reactions
to glucose injections; this is a very rare occurrence.
Diabetic patients who already have too much sugar will be made
worse by glucose injections.
Always tell your doctor if you have any unpleasant effects after
receiving Glucose Injection.
Warnings:
The only people who should not have glucose injections are those
who have ischaemic heart disease, those who already have too much
glucose in their blood or who are severely dehydrated and those who
are allergic to corn or corn products.
Overdose:
A person who has had an overdose of glucose will have sugar in
their urine. Too much glucose in the blood may cause dehydration,
mental confusion, or death in severe cases.
Insulin is usually used to reduce the amount of glucose in the
blood. Other problems are treated as they arise.
Storage:
Store below 25℃. Protect from light. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
