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n.

The dextrorotatory form of glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆·H₂O, found naturally in animal and plant tissue and derived synthetically from starch. Also called dextroglucose.

[DEXTR(OGLUC)OSE.]

Alternative name for glucose. Commercially the term ‘glucose’ is often used to mean corn syrup (a mixture of glucose with other sugars and dextrins) and pure glucose is called dextrose.

An alternative name for glucose.

[DEHK-strohs] Also called corn sugar and grape sugar, dextrose is a naturally occurring form of glucose.

(dek′strōs)
n

Dextrorotatory glucose, a monosaccharide occurring as a white, crystalline powder; colorless and sweet.

Brand names: Hextend®

Español:
• Inyección de hetastarch, dextrosa y electrolitos

Hetastarch; Dextrose; Electrolytes injection

What is hetastarch; dextrose; electrolytes injection?

HEXTEND® treats or prevents shock following surgery, by increasing the volume of blood plasma. Hextend® is not a substitute for blood, but is for emergency situations when whole blood or blood products are not available. Generic Hextend® injection is not available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
• bleeding disorder or blood disease
• disease of the brain
• diabetes mellitus
• electrolyte imbalance (such as a high potassium level in the blood)
• having intramuscular injections
• heart, liver, or kidney disease
• fluid on the lungs
• other chronic illness
• an unusual or allergic reaction to corn, hetastarch, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pancreatitis
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

How should I use this medicine?

Hextend® is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What drug(s) may interact with Hextend®?

• heart medicines such as digoxin
• certain hormones (steroids) such as cortisone or prednisone
• potassium salts

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking Hextend®?

Your condition will be closely monitored while you receive Hextend®.

What side effects may I notice from receiving Hextend®?

Side effects from hetastarch; dextrose; electolytes injection include:
Rare or uncommon:
• difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, hands, or feet
• tightness in the chest, cough, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
• unusual rash, bleeding or bruising, or pinpoint red spots on the skin
• unusual bleeding
Other:
• confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells
• fast or uneven heart beat, palpitations, or chest pain
• fever, chills
• blood disorder or anemia
• headache
• joint or muscle pains
• nausea, vomiting
• pain and burning at the injection site
• restlessness
• skin rash or redness, itching (hives)
• stuffy nose
• unusual swelling of the body, not passing urine or difficulty passing urine

Where can I keep my medicine?

Hextend® is given only by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Last updated: 7/1/2002

Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.

An old chemical name for d-glucose, an important energy source for all tissues and the sole energy source for the brain in some species such as the sheep. The term dextrose continues to be used to refer to glucose solutions administered intravenously for fluid or nutrient replacement. See also glucose.

Dansk (Danish)
n. - druesukker

Nederlands (Dutch)
dextrose (druivensuiker)

Français (French)
n. - dextrose

Deutsch (German)
n. - Dextrose, Traubenzucker

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (χημ.) δεξτρόζη

Italiano (Italian)
destrosio

Português (Portuguese)
n. - dextrose (f)

Русский (Russian)
декстроза, глюкоза, виноградный сахар

Español (Spanish)
n. - dextrosa

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - druvsocker

中文（简体） (Chinese (Simplified))
葡萄糖, 右旋糖

中文（繁體） (Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 葡萄糖, 右旋糖

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 포도당

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - ブドウ糖

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) شكل من أشكال الكلوجوز ( سكر طبيعي يستخلص من الفواكه ويتحول الى طاقه في جسم الإنسان)‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮סוכר-פירות‬

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