Solution of glucose

Glucose is a universal source of energy. This substance, when ingested, very quickly replenishes the missing reserves of vital forces, normalizes the state of health. A solution of glucose in medicine has found wide application. It is administered almost to all patients who are hospitalized. It helps to strengthen the body and speeds up the healing process.

What is the glucose solution used for?

In addition to the fact that glucose is able to compensate for any energy consumption, it can also perform a number of other useful functions:

1. One of the most famous beneficial properties of the substance is detoxification. As soon as it penetrates into the body, those liver functions that are responsible for removing harmful toxins and neutralizing poisons begin to activate.
2. A 5 percent isotonic glucose solution is considered the best means for rehydration-replenishing fluid loss.
3. The drug is used for preventive purposes for general strengthening of the body in serious chronic diseases, because of which patients may experience physical exhaustion.
4. 40 percent hypertonic glucose solution effectively improves metabolism, dilates blood vessels, promotes more active cardiac muscle and increases the amount of urine.

Indications for use of glucose solution for injection

The injections with glucose are prescribed with such diagnoses:

• hyperdegradation;
• intoxication;
• hepatitis;
• hepatic insufficiency ;
• collapse;
• shock;
• hypoglycemia;
• hemorrhagic diathesis;
• a lack of carbohydrates;
• severe vomiting;
• diarrhea.

A 5% solution is administered only under the dropper. If necessary, it can be diluted with an isotonic solution of sodium chloride. The maximum dose of it should not exceed 2000 ml per day. Subcutaneously, the agent can also be administered in an amount of not more than 500 ml.

Contraindications to the use of glucose solution for intravenous administration

Of course, patients with hypersensitivity to glucose this drug is absolutely not suitable. You will have to replace it with:

• hyperglycemia ;
• hyperlactacidemia;
• some types of diabetic coma;
• decompensated diabetes mellitus.

If glucose is given intravenously for a long period, you need to monitor the blood sugar.

With special care, the drug should be used for intracranial and intraspinal hemorrhages.