mannitol

Question 1

mannitol group

Answer 1

• osmotic diuretic

Question 2

mannitol moa

Answer 2

promotes diuresis in kidneys by increasing concentration of filtrates in the kidney and blocking reabsorption of water by kidney tubules

Question 3

mannitol uses

Answer 3

• in increased ICP, intraocular pressure( acute congestive glaucoma, head injury, stroke)
• maintain GFR and urine flow in impending ARF eg in shock, severe trauma and cardiac surgery

Question 4

mannitol A/E

Answer 4

• n/v, headache , hypersensitivity

Question 5

mannitol C/I

Answer 5

• acute tubular necrosis
• anuria
• pulmonary edema
• CHF
• cerebral hemorrhage