Dextrose 5%

Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carbohydrates to the body — used to treat low blood sugar, insulin shock, and dehydration 

Key Features:h

• 50mg of dextrose per ml — providing 170 kcal per litre of low nutritional caloric support; osmolarity of approximately 252 mOsmol/L, making it slightly hypotonic in physiological terms 
• Sterile and nonpyrogenic — contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents; single-dose use only; solution should be clear and colourless 
• IV drug vehicle — widely used as a diluent and delivery system for intermittent intravenous administration of compatible drug additives including antibiotics, electrolytes, and other medications 
• Restores blood glucose levels — carbohydrate in the form of dextrose aids in minimising liver glycogen depletion and exerts a protein-sparing action during periods of reduced oral intake 
• Low nutritional value supplement — provides 200 kcal per litre; does not contain electrolytes or lactate 
• Flexible infusion bag — available in non-PVC, DEHP-free packaging for safe patient administration
• Additive port — allows safe admixture of compatible drugs under aseptic technique