Dextran is an injectable drug that works by increasing the plasma volume.
Dextran Indications
Expansion of plasma volume.
Dextran side effects
Increased urine viscosity and density; increased bleeding time; increased blood volume; itching; nasal congestion; decreased blood flow in the geriatric area; decreased hemoglobin levels; skin rash; lack of air; fever; infection at the injection site; nausea; mild drop in blood pressure; allergic reactions; venous thrombosis; phlebitis; urticaria; vomiting.
Contraindications of Dextran
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; cardiac decompensation; decreased platelets in the blood; kidney disease; pulmonary edema; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Dextran (Dosage)
Injectable use
Adults
- Dose according to medical indications.