Polygeline
Drug #1286
Polygeline is a plasma volume expander used with electrolytes in the management of hypovolemic shock.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Natural origin.
Non-proprietary name: Polygeline.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Polygeline is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Pruritus, Reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Contraindications
Polygeline is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Polygeline is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Hypersensitivity reactions, Rarely severe anaphylactoid reactions, Transient increase in bleeding.
Warnings / Precautions
Plasma substitute should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease or renal impairment; urine output should be monitored. Care should be taken to avoid haematocrit concentration from falling bellow 25-30% and the patients should be monitored for hypersensitivity reactions. Fatal hypersensitivity reactions following polygeline infusion have been reported with bronchial asthma.Some patients may undergo epidural analgesia with bupivacaine.
Available Brands
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Single Ingredient
Soln
Storage Conditions
Polygeline should be stored Inf.
Drug Classification
- 1.11.1 — Plasma substitutes
Manufacturers
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