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8. Electrolytes

A) Dextrose 25

Drug Class: Hypertonic Solutions

A. Main action:

Glucose elevating agent

B. Indications:

1. Hypoglycemia

2. Insulin shock

3. Alcoholic shock

4. Dehydration

5. NPO patient related to specific disease

6. Hyperkalemia

7. sulfonylurea overdose

8. induced hypoglycemia in pediatric

C. Contraindication:

Hypersensitivity

B) Hypertonic saline:

• Refers to any saline solution with a concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) higher

than physiologic (0.9%). Commonly used preparations include 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and

23% NaCl.

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