Question 1

invanz (ertapenem) (anti-infective drug) states "do not administer with dextrose". why?

Accepted Answer

Invanz (ertapenem): It probably reacts with dextrose, therefore recommended with normal saline.

Question 2

wy does invanz (ertapenem) (anti-infective drug) state "do not administer with dextrose"?

Accepted Answer

Causes instability: Ertapenem (invanz) molecule becomes "unstable" in sugar solutions (mannitol, dextrose, etc.). Therefore, all the drug labels specifically point out to not infuse with dextrose.

Question 3

dextrose is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Dextrose: Is d isomer of glucose, or simple sugar.  It is a necessary fuel source for humans.  I suppose too much of it taken by mouth could be bad because it might raise blood sugar and Insulin requirements.  But so are a lot of other things when taken in extreme amounts.

Question 4

what does dextrose breakdown into?

Accepted Answer

Energy: Dextrose or glucose, another name for the same molecule is used as a primary energy source by the body.Its breakdown to pyruvate gives rise the high energy products ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and nadh (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).These provide power for the various metabolic needs of the cells.

Question 5

is there any sickness that is is treated by giving dextrose?

Accepted Answer

Dextrose: We use that to treat diabetics with hypoglycemic reactions. Also starving kids with diarrhea and vomiting. There is no reason that anyone that can  eat should use it--unless you want to sweeten your coffee.

Question 6

how does dextrose affect rbc?

Accepted Answer

See below: Glucose is essential as an energy source for RBC and other cells in the body. Excess glucose, as in diabetes, binds to proteins and alters their structure and function and at very high levels shortens the life span of red cells and of the person.

Question 7

what are the benefits of dextrose powder?

Accepted Answer

None. : Hi. Boy, THAT was easy! Dextrose is just glucose. Do YOU think powdered sugar does you any good...unless you're a diabetic treating hypoglycemia??? 4 calories/gram

Question 8

can dextrose prevent you from being intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

No but . . .: Avoiding alcohol & other mind altering medications will prevent you from being intoxicated. Yeah, i know, not the answer you wanted but hey, the truth sometimes hurts. With that said, having some (fatty) food in your stomach when you imbibe might slow down its absorption such that you're less likely to get drunk but you need to know your limit. Besides no benefit from exceeding 2 drinks/d in men.

Question 9

what to do if patient with dehydration was given5% of dextrose what's the effect on his rbc?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some patients with dehydration also have low glucose and might need some IV infusion. In adults we usually infuse D50 or D25, just enough to increase the glucose and usually does not affect the red cells. In Neonates and small infants we can give D5( 5%) that also do not affect the red cells. If you give a large amount of D5 it can decrease the osmolarity of the blood and cause  damage to red cell

Question 10

co worker spilled a little dextrose 50% 50ml. i got some on my arm and didn't notice for a fee minutes. can this absorb through skin?

Accepted Answer

No worries.: A dextrose solution is just sugar water (dextrose is a sugar). Just like during handwashing, some of the water will get into the skin, but it doesn't go very far. This happens similarly with sugar water or salt water.

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Dextrose is it bad?

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What to do if patient with dehydration was given5% of dextrose what's the effect on his rbc?

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Co worker spilled a little dextrose 50% 50ml. i got some on my arm and didn't notice for a fee minutes. can this absorb through skin?

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