{"id":13463,"date":"2021-09-17T12:27:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T12:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13463"},"modified":"2021-11-05T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T11:55:57","slug":"glucos-b-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/glucos-b-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"Glucose. B. Brown &#8211; Glucose | uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>infusion&nbsp;solution&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg\/ml is a&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;solution containing&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;in water.&nbsp;It is used either to give you fluids and&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;or to dissolve other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Getting Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg \/ ml<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You should not be given Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml if you have:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>too high blood sugar (&nbsp;hyperglycaemia&nbsp;) which requires more than 6 units of&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;per hour to control<\/li><li>high level of&nbsp;lactic acid&nbsp;in the blood (lactic acidosis)<\/li><li>too much fluid in the body (&nbsp;hypotonic&nbsp;hyperhydration or&nbsp;isotonic&nbsp;hyperhydration)<\/li><li>acute&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;<\/li><li>water in the lungs (&nbsp;pulmonary edema&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before giving Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg\/ml if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have&nbsp;diabetes mellitus<\/li><li>have impaired glucose metabolism (eg after surgery or injury)<\/li><li>has impaired renal function<\/li><li>is malnourished and has a B-vitamin deficiency<\/li><li>if you have problems with the fluid level in the brain (for example due to&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;, bleeding in the skull or brain damage)<\/li><li>if you have a disease \/ condition that can cause high levels of&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;, a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;that regulates fluid levels in the body, such as:<ul><li>an&nbsp;acute&nbsp;and serious illness or injury<\/li><li>you have recently had surgery<\/li><li>disease of the brain<\/li><li>you are taking certain medicines (see section Other medicines and Glucos. B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml).This can increase the risk of low sodium levels in the blood and can lead to headaches, nausea, seizures, fatigue,&nbsp;coma&nbsp;and swelling of the brain.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will consider very carefully whether this medicine is suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not normally be given this medicine if you have or have recently had a&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;unless your doctor thinks it is necessary for your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your levels of blood sugar, fluids,&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;(salts, especially&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;), and your&nbsp;acid-base balance are&nbsp;checked to ensure that they are correct during&nbsp;infusion.&nbsp;You may therefore be allowed to submit blood samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An adequate supply of&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;(especially&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;and&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;) will be ensured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If necessary, you will be given&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;to keep your blood sugar under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you also need a&nbsp;blood transfusion, these will be given via another tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully read the package leaflet for the medicines to be dissolved or diluted with Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Special care will be taken when giving this medicine to children.&nbsp;Fluid levels in the body, urine production, and electrolyte concentrations in the blood and urine will be closely monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg \/ ml<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may increase the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;due to low levels of sodium in your blood (see section Warnings and Precautions):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>certain cancer drugs<\/li><li>selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (used to treat depression)<\/li><li>certain medicines for mental illness (antipsychotics)<\/li><li>morphine-like drugs (&nbsp;opioids&nbsp;)<\/li><li>medicines for pain and \/ or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;(also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;))<\/li><li>certain medicines for&nbsp;epilepsy<\/li><li>oxytocin&nbsp;(used during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care)<\/li><li>diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will make a careful assessment of whether you should get this solution if you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This solution can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, take into account relevant information in the package leaflet for the medicines to be reconstituted or diluted with Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml is used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dosage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide on the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Glucos B. Braun 50 mg\/ml you should receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this medicine is given to supply fluids, the amount of solution you get depends on your age, weight, and your medical and physical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this medicine is used to dissolve or dilute other medicines, the amount of solution you get depends on the concentration of the medicine to be dissolved or diluted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>About Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg\/ml is given to children, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should&nbsp;be as low as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method of administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg\/ml is given by a drip into a vein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have ingested too much Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg \/ ml<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is unlikely to happen because your doctor will determine your daily dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdose of&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>too high blood sugar levels (&nbsp;hyperglycaemia&nbsp;)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Urinary glucose loss (&nbsp;glucosuria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally highly concentrated body fluids (&nbsp;serum&nbsp;hyperosmolarity&nbsp;)<\/li><li>dehydration&nbsp;in the body (&nbsp;dehydration&nbsp;)<\/li><li>impaired consciousness or unconsciousness due to extremely high blood sugar levels or too concentrated body fluids (hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar&nbsp;coma&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdosing of fluids can lead to overhydration with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased skin tension&nbsp;<\/li><li>feeling heavy and swelling of the legs (left)&nbsp;<\/li><li>tissue swelling (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;), possibly with water in the lungs (&nbsp;pulmonary edema&nbsp;) or swelling in the brain (cerebral edema)<\/li><li>abnormally high or low electrolyte levels in the blood, e.g.&nbsp;low sodium levels (&nbsp;hyponatremia&nbsp;) or low potassium levels (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>disturbances in the acid-base balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of overdose, you may experience nausea, vomiting, and&nbsp;spasms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional symptoms of overdose may also occur depending on the type of drug to be dissolved or diluted with Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg\/ml.&nbsp;Also, observe the relevant information in the package leaflet for the medicines to be reconstituted or diluted with Glucos.&nbsp;B. Brown 50 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience symptoms, the glucose infusion may be slowed down or stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide if you need further treatment, e.g.&nbsp;administration&nbsp;of&nbsp;insulin,&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;), or&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;(salts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abnormally high or low electrolyte levels in the blood, e.g.&nbsp;not enough&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>low sodium levels in the blood (&nbsp;hyponatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>swelling of the brain which can cause brain damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only use this medicine if the solution is clear and colorless or almost colorless and if the container and its closure are undamaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The containers are for single use only.&nbsp;Discard the container and any unused contents after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;.&nbsp;One liter of this medicine contains 55 g of glucose monohydrate, equivalent to 50 g of&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Other ingredients: Water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Energy<\/td><td>837 kJ \/ l (200 kcal \/ l)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theoretical osmolarity<\/td><td>278 mOsm \/ l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acidity (titrated to pH 7.4)<\/td><td>&lt;0.5 mmol \/ l NaOH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pH<\/td><td>3.5\u20135.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucos.&nbsp;B. Braun 50 mg \/ ml is a&nbsp;solution for infusion&nbsp;(for&nbsp;administration&nbsp;by drip into a vein).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a clear, colorless or almost colorless solution that contains&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecoflac plus plastic packaging (LDPE): 20 x 100 ml, 10 x 250 ml, 10 x 500 ml, 10 x 1,000 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Melsungen AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl-Braun-Strasse 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34212 Melsungen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postal address:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34209 Melsungen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Melsungen AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl-Braun-Strasse 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34212 Melsungen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Medical SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carretera de Terrassa 121<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08191 Rubi, Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further information on this medicine can be obtained from the representative of the marketing authorization holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Medical AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 110<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glucos. B. Braun 50 mg\/ml is a sterile solution containing glucose in water. 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