Glucose: function, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Medicinal Glucose?

What is glucose used for?

Glucose is a drug that is available in injection fluid which is usually used through intravenous fluids as well as oral medication in the form of tablets. The way this drug works is by increasing glucose levels in the blood.

The main use of glucose is to treat low blood sugar levels or hypoglycemia, usually in people with diabetes mellitus.

However, glucose is a drug that is also used to increase the level of carbohydrate intake in people who cannot eat because of an illness, trauma, or other medical condition.

Usually, glucose is also given to people who are sick from consuming too much alcohol.

Glucose can also be used to treat hyperkalemia, or a condition in which the level of potassium in the blood is too high. This drug is classified as a prescription drug and you can only get it if you have a prescription from a doctor.

How is glucose used?

The following is the procedure for using glucose properly, including:

• Use glucose as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for precise dosing instructions.
• Glucose is usually given as an injection in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using glucose at home, be careful about following the injection procedures taught to you by your healthcare provider.
• If the glucose contains particles or changes color, or if the bottle is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Do not use it through the same set of infusions at the same time as blood infusions.
• If you are using a chewable tablet form, chew the tablet before swallowing.
• If you are using this drug to treat hypoglycemia, at least you only need to wait about 10 minutes after using this drug until your condition improves. If not, use the same dose one more time.

How to store this drug?

Following are proper procedures for storing glucose, including:

• This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places.
• Do not store in the bathroom and freeze in the freezer.
• Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
• Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes, out of reach of children and away from pets.
• Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Discard after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.

If you are no longer using your medicine, or if it has expired, you should immediately throw away any medicines you have, including:

• Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
• Do not also dispose of this medicine together with other household waste.
• Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your product.

Glucose Dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the glucose dosage for adults?

The following are the recommended glucose doses for adults:

Glucose dosage for hypoglycemia in adults

• Oral: 4-20 grams as a single dose, only used when needed.
• Injection fluid: 10-25 grams (40-100 mL) as a single dose. Only used when needed.

Glucose dosage for fluid depletion in adults

• Injection fluid: 5% fluid administered to a vein. This dosage is determined based on the condition of each patient.

Glucose dosage for carbohydrate depletion in adults

• Injection fluid:> 5% fluid administered to a vein. This dosage is determined based on the condition of each patient.

Dosage for glucose tolerance test in adults

• Oral: 75 grams used as a single dose.

What is the glucose dose for children?

Here are the glucose doses that are recommended for children:

Glucose dosage for hypoglycemia in children

• Oral: 15-20 grams used as a single dose. Use it again after 15 minutes of using the first dose if needed.
• Injection fluid: 0.5-1 gram / kilogram body weight / dose. The maximum dose is 25 grams per dose.

In what dosage is this drug available?

Chewable tablets: 1 gm, 4 gm, 5 gm; Tablet: 4 gm.

Loral Gel / Jelly: 15 gm;

Intravenous Solution / injection: 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 70%

Glucose side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to glucose?

All drugs can cause side effects, but many people have no, or few, side effects.

Check with your doctor if one of the most common side effects persist or your condition gets worse.

Here are some of the common side effects of glucose:

• Urinating more often
• Pain
• Redness, or swelling at the injection site

Meanwhile, seek immediate medical attention if any of the serious side effects of glucose occur:

• Severe allergic reaction (rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
• Confused or dazed
• Muscle twitching
• Seizures
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• The body feels weak

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.

If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Glucose Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using glucose?

Before using glucose, there are a number of things that you must do and understand:

• Don't use glucose without your doctor's knowledge, especially if you have diabetes.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to use glucose if you have an allergy to products that contain glucose.
• Ask your doctor if it is safe to use glucose if you have certain health conditions, including asthma, food allergies, alcoholism, head injuries, kidney problems, or heart disease and stroke.
• Ask your doctor if it is safe to use this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using glucose drugs in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

It is not known whether this drug can be excreted in breast milk. Be careful using glucose if you are breastfeeding.

Glucose Drug Interactions

What other medicines may interact with glucose?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval. Glucose can increase blood glucose levels and reduce the effects of diabetes medications.

Can food or alcohol interact with glucose?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with this drug?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• if you are in a coma (caused by diabetes or liver complications)
• if you have confusion, memory problems, or bleeding in your head or spine
• if you have diabetes or the level of galactose in the blood

Glucose overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

The dosage of glucose drugs is usually only used as needed, therefore there is no specific schedule for using this drug.

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