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Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection
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Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection belongs to a class of drugs called glucose-elevating agents used for fluid replacement and dehydration. Also, Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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.
Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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, Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection works by quickly increasing blood sugar levels and helps to treat very low blood sugar in diabetic patients.
Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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 Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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 Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection. Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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.
Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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, Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection works by quickly increasing blood sugar levels and helps to treat very low blood sugar in diabetic patients. Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection is used when a patient is unable to drink enough liquids or when extra fluids are needed.
If you are allergic to Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection. Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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 Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection.
It is not recommended to administer Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection 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.
Alcohol
Caution
The interaction of alcohol with Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection.
Pregnancy
Caution
Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection is given to a breastfeeding mother only if doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
Caution
Drive only if you are alert after taking Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection.
Liver
Caution
Take Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Caution
Take Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Caution
Otsuka 5 D Flexidrip 5% Injection is given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.
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