Mannitol
Class:
Osmotic diuretic.
Actions:
Decreases cellular edema, increases urinary output.
Indications:
Acute cerebral edema, blood transfusion reactions.
Contraindications:
Pulmonary edema, patients who are dehydrated, hypersensitivity to the drug.
Precautions:
Rapid administration can cause circulatory overload crystallization of the drug
can occur at lower temperatures. An in-line filter should be used.
Side Effects:
Pulmonary congestion, sodium depletion, transient volume overload.
Dosage:
1.5-2.0 g/kg.
Routes:
IV.
Pediatric Dosage:
0.25-0.5 g/kg IV over 60 minutes.
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