Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Claris Lifesciences Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Dextran 40 (10gm) + Dextrose (5gm) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 627 |
FAQ
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion Reviews
Microspan D 10gm/5gm is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.
Microspan D 10gm/5gm is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.
Microspan D 10gm/5gm is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.
How Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion Works
Microspan D 10gm/5gm is a combination of two medicines: Dextran 40 and Dextrose. They are derived from natural sources of sugar (glucose) and work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.
How to Use Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Benefits of Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion
- In Short term fluid replacement after trauma: Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Microspan D 10gm/5gm helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Uses of Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Microspan D 10gm/5gm Infusion Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Microspan D 10gm/5gm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Microspan D 10gm/5gm is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microspan D 10gm/5gm. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Microspan D 10gm/5gm is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Microspan D 10gm/5gm may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Microspan D 10gm/5gm during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Microspan D 10gm/5gm.
- It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
- Microspan D 10gm/5gm is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.