Drug Interaction:
Increased nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
Indication:
To promote diuresis in acute renal failure.
Adverse Reaction:
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance acidosis with high doses nausea, vomiting, thirst, headache, dizziness convulsions, chills, fever, tachycardia
Contra-Indications:
Pulmonary congestion or edema intracranial bleeding CHF, metabolic edema with abnormal capillary fragility Special precautions: Hypervolaemia, urinary tract obstruction check for signs of fluid and electrolyte imbalance Should not be administered with whole blood Pregnancy Lactation
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
To promote diuresis in acute renal failure.
Dosage:
Administer IV infusions only. Individualise dose. Usual dose - 20 to 200g/24 hours. In most cases adequate response acheived with 50 to 100g/24 hours.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Observe caution