Mannitol
Mannitol 50ML of 25%
What is Mannitol?
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that acts as an osmotic diuretic and a renal diagnostic aid. It increases osmotic pressure in the renal tubules, leading to increased urine production and decreased intracranial and intraocular pressures. Commonly used in clinical settings, mannitol is administered intravenously to manage excess body fluids and treat or prevent specific kidney and brain conditions.Side Effects
- Seizures.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Swelling, redness, or pain where the needle was placed.
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, or brain problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsFluid or electrolyte imbalanceInfusion reaction
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Coughing or shortness of breath.
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- Seizures.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Swelling, redness, or pain where the needle was placed.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Confusion, headache, loss of consciousness, seizures
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, weakness, or twitching, nausea, vomiting, uneven heartbeat
- Fever, chills, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
- No increase in passing urine, trouble passing urine, or a decrease in how much or how often you urinate, cloudy or bloody urine
- Unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
- Skin rash.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, or brain problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsFluid or electrolyte imbalanceInfusion reaction
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Coughing or shortness of breath.
- Fever or chills.
- Loss of feeling or tingling anywhere in your body.
- No increase in passing urine, trouble passing urine, or a decrease in how much or how often you pass urine.
- Seizures.
- Skin rash.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Swelling, redness, or pain where the needle was placed.
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Mannitol 50ML of 25%
What is Mannitol ?
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that acts as an osmotic diuretic and a renal diagnostic aid. It increases osmotic pressure in the renal tubules, leading to increased urine production and decreased intracranial and intraocular pressures. Commonly used in clinical settings, mannitol is administered intravenously to manage excess body fluids and treat or prevent specific kidney and brain conditions.
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