Glucose

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Glucose?

Answer 1

Glucose 5%
- 100ml infusion soft pack (5g glucose monohydrate and water)
- Glucose 5% is an isotonic crystalloid solution and a form of pure
glucose (sugar).

Glucose 10%
- 250ml infusion soft pack (25g glucose monohydrate and water)
- 10% Hypertonic glucose solution

Paste
- 15g Glucose Paste
- Hypertonic sugar solution for oral use

Question 2

Indicators of Glucose?

Answer 2

• 5% = Vehicle for dilution and administration of IV drugs
• 10% = Diabetic hypoglycaemia (< 4mmol/L) in Pts with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
• Paste = Diabetic hypoglycaemia (< 4mmol/L) in conscious Pt’s who can self-administer oral glucose

Question 3

Contraindications of Glucose?

Answer 3

• Nil

Question 4

Cautions of Glucose?

Answer 4

• Nil

Question 5

Side Effects of Glucose?

Answer 5

• Nil

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Glucose?

Answer 6

.

Question 7

Onset and duration of Glucose?

Answer 7

• Onset = 3-10 minutes
• Duration = Variable