Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | MANNITOL |
| Drug Class | DIURETICS |
| Chapter | Cardiovascular System |
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This is an osmotic diuretic Indications: cerebral oedema, forced diuresis in cases of drug overdose. Cautions: extravasation causes inflammation and thrombophlebitis. Rarely used in heart failure as they may acutely expand the blood volume. Dose: by intravenous infusion, diuresis, 50-200 g over 24 hours, preceded by a test dose of 200 mg/kg by slow intravenous injection. Cerebral edema, 1 g/kg as a 20% solution by rapid IV infusion. |
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