Dextrose 10% CPG

Question 1

Dextrose 10 - Presentation

Answer 1

25g in 250mL infusion soft pack

Question 2

Dextrose 10 - Pharmacology

Answer 2

A slightly hypertonic crystalloid solution

Composition:

• Sugar - 10% dextrose
• Water

Actions:

• Provides a source of energy
• Supplies body water

Question 3

Dextrose 10 - Metabolism

Answer 3

Dextrose:

• Broken down in most tissues
• Stored in liver and muscle as glycogen

Water:

• Excreted by the kidneys
• Distributed throughout total body water, mainly in the extracellular fluid compartment

Question 4

Dextrose 10 - Primary emergency indications

Answer 4

1. Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL analysis < 4 mol/L) in Pt with altered conscious state who is unable to self-administer oral glucose

Question 5

Dextrose 10 - Contraindications

Answer 5

1. Nil of significance in the above indication

Question 6

Dextrose 10 - Precautions

Answer 6

1. Nil of significance in the above indication

Question 7

Dextrose 10 - Route of administration

Answer 7

IV infusion

Question 8

Dextrose 10 - Side effects

Answer 8

Nil of significance in the above indication

Question 9

Dextrose 10 - Special notes

Answer 9

IV effects:

Onset: 3min

Peak: n/a

Duration: Depends on severity of hypoglycaemic episode