5% GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION SOLUTION

Glucose anhydrous

5% Glucose Intravenous Infusion Solution is a clear colourless to faintly straw-coloured solution of glucose in water. The solution is stored in a sealed flexible plastic bag.

Glucose is a simple sugar, which provides a source of energy. Glucose infusions are used to replace fluid loss from the body, to restore the body’s water balance.

Glucose infusions can be given alone but may be given with added salts such as sodium or potassium. You may be given glucose solution with other medicines added, depending on your condition.

Glucose infusions will be given to you in hospital by a doctor or nurse.

You must NOT be given this solution if you have:

• an allergy to glucose or any of the other ingredients
• hyperglycaemia (high levels of glucose in the blood)
• a condition of water excess, such as liver disease or heart failure.

Glucose infusion will be given to you in hospital.

You will receive the solution by infusion into a vein (usually in your arm), administered by a doctor or nurse.

The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Normally the volume given to adults is between 2 and 10 litres per day. Your doctor will decide on the correct volume for you to receive.

Your doctor will check your response to the treatment by the relief of your symptoms, and will probably take samples of blood and urine for laboratory testing.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or nurse.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The infusion should be stopped immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.

Glucose infusion can cause upset fluid and salt (electrolyte) levels which may cause patients to feel weak, drowsy, confused or nauseous, or have muscle cramps. Heart rhythm may be abnormal and heart rate may be fast. Glucose infusions can cause low levels of blood glucose which may result in headaches, sweating, shaking, numbness, slurred speech or confusion.

Glucose infusions can cause irritation and discomfort at the site of infusion.

Some diabetic patients receiving glucose solution with insulin may feel weak, drowsy or dizzy because of upset salt levels.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in the original outer container. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

The solution should only be used if it is clear and the container is not damaged. It should be used immediately on removal from the overwrap. For single use only. Any unused solution in the bag must be discarded.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. The doctor or nurse will dispose of this medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.