Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion belongs to a class of drugs called glucose-elevating agents used for fluid replacement and dehydration. Also, Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion may be used to treat severe hypoglycaemia (very low blood sugar) in diabetic patients. It is indicated as a source of water and calories. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion contains Dextrose, a simple sugar that helps in replacing the fluids and carbohydrates in the body. Thereby, it helps in treating and preventing dehydration. Also, Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion works by quickly increasing blood sugar levels and helps to treat very low blood sugar in diabetic patients.

Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience tenderness or pain at the injection site and flushing (redness, warmth or tingling sensation). Most of these side effects of Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion. Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines, including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines and herbal products.

Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion contains Dextrose, a simple sugar that helps in replacing the fluids and carbohydrates in the body. Thereby, it helps in treating and preventing dehydration. Also, Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion works by quickly increasing blood sugar levels and helps to treat very low blood sugar in diabetic patients. Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion is used when a patient is unable to drink enough liquids or when extra fluids are needed.

• Tenderness or pain at the injection site
• Flushing (redness, warmth or tingling sensation)

If you are allergic to Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion. Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines, including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you ever had asthma, kidney or heart disease, head injury, stroke, diabetes or coronary artery disease, inform your doctor before taking Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion. 

• Regularly drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
• If you are unable to drink large volumes of fluids, try drinking small sips frequently.
• Consume foods rich in water content such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, oranges, Brussel sprouts, apples, etc.

It is not recommended to administer Amanta Steriport 10% Infusion simultaneously with blood products as it might cause hemolysis (rupture of red blood cells) or pseudo agglutination (misleading appearance of clumping of red blood cells).

Dehydration: Dehydration is the loss of body fluids more than what you take in. It could occur due to inadequate fluid intake, illness, sweating, excess urination, diarrhoea, or vomiting. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Severe hypoglycaemia: It is defined as low blood glucose levels which require assistance from other people to treat. It is an emergency condition that requires immediate medical attention and occurs in diabetic people taking insulin and other anti-diabetic medicines. The symptoms include loss of consciousness, fits, confusion or intense nightmares while asleep. The risk of severe hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients increases if the regular meal is delayed or missed, insulin overdose, alcohol intake or exercise is done without proper reduction in medication.