What is Dextrose (IV glucose)?
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Dextrose (glucose) is an intravenous (IV) solution used to supply water and calories to the body. It is also used as a mixing solution (diluent) for other IV medications.
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How do members experience Dextrose (IV glucose)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute intermittent porphyria | 3 | 2 | |
| Mitochondrial disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Non-diabetic hypoglycemia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of balance | 1 | |
| Weight gain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Member evaluations
Nostalgic Nurse
evaluated on Mar 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for acute intermittent porphyria: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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