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Manufacturer |
B Braun |
Distributor |
DKSH |
Contents |
Per L Tetraspan 6% Hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.42/6:1) 60 g. Osmolarity: 296 mOsmol/L. Per L Tetraspan 10% Hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.42/6:1) 100 g in balance soln, electrolyte conc: Na 140 mmol, K 4 mmol, Ca 2.5 mmol, Mg 1 mmol, Cl 118 mmol, acetate 24 mmol, malate 5 mmol. Osmolarity: 297 mOsmol/L. |
Indications |
Hypovolemia & shock.
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Dosage |
Initially 10-20 mL. Max infusion rate: 20 mL/kg /hr in acute shock, 500 mL rapid infusion in life-threatening situations. Max daily dose of 6% soln: 50 mL/kg; 10% soln: 30 mL/kg.
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Overdosage |
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Contraindications |
Hyperhydration states including pulmonary edema, renal failure w/ oliguria or anuria, intracranial bleeding, severe hyperkalemia, severe hypernatremia or severe hyperchloremia, severe hepatic impairment, CHF.
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Special Precautions |
Avoid vol overload esp in cardiac insufficiency; renal impairment, elderly w/ hypervolemia. Monitor serum electrolytes, fluid balance & kidney function. Severe dehydration should be treated w/ IV electrolyte soln first. Hepatic insufficiency, blood coagulation disorders, allergic reactions. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Hemodilution resulting to reduced hematocrit & decreased plasma protein conc; elevated serum α-amylase. Clotting disorders. Rarely, anaphylactic reactions (discontinue use).
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Drug Interactions |
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Caution For Usage |
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Storage |
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Description |
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Presentation/Packing |
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Packing |
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Tetraspan 10% infusion |
Tetraspan 10% 250 mL |
Tetraspan 10% 500 mL |
Tetraspan 10% 1,000 mL |
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Tetraspan 6% infusion |
Tetraspan 6% 60 g x 250 mL |
Tetraspan 6% 60 g x 500 mL |
Tetraspan 6% 60 g x 1,000 mL |
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B Braun |
Distributor: |
DKSH |
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