Mannitol 20% Infusion 350 Infusion

Acute renal failure | Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain) | Glaucoma

In Acute renal failure Mannitol 20% Infusion is used to increase urine production in cases of kidney failure. This means it is also used to treat or prevent medical conditions that are caused by an increase in body fluids/water such as recent kidney failure called acute renal (kidney) failure. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain) Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness. Mannitol 20% Infusion decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain. This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain. It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further comoplications. In Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 or older. Mannitol 20% Infusion is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps to prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Vomiting, Headache, Dehydration, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Mannitol 20% Infusion is an inert substance with high osmotic pressure. It draws water into the kidney, which in turn increases the amount of urine production. Mannitol 20% Infusion is also used to lower the pressure inside the eye or swelling around the brain.

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mannitol 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mannitol 20% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mannitol 20% Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE - Mannitol 20% Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mannitol 20% Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mannitol 20% Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Mannitol 20% Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Mannitol 20% Infusion, please consult your doctor.

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