It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Osmosol 20% IV. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osmosol 20% IV 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osmosol 20% IV is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Osmosol 20% IV does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osmosol 20% IV is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osmosol 20% IV may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Osmosol 20% IV in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Osmosol 20% IV 20% Infusion
Introduction
Osmosol 20% IV is a medicine used in the treatment of acute renal (kidney) failure, cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain) and to reduce the pressure inside the eyes in a condition called glaucoma.
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Uses of Osmosol 20% IV
Acute renal failure
Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Glaucoma
Side effects of Osmosol 20% IV
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dehydration
How to use Osmosol 20% IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Osmosol 20% IV works
Osmosol 20% IV is an inert substance with high osmotic pressure. It draws water into the kidney, which in turn increases the amount of urine production. Osmosol 20% IV is also used to lower the pressure inside the eye or swelling around the brain.
What if you forget to take Osmosol 20% IV?
If you miss a dose of Osmosol 20% IV, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is given as an injection into the veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor sodium and potassium level, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking ... Show more
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Chronic bronchitis, Cerebral oedema, Oliguric phase of renal failure, Raised intracranial pressure, Renal function testing, Transurethral prostatic re ... Show more
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Oliguric phase of renal failure
Adult: 50-100 g in a 24-hr period by IV infusion. Adjust rate of administration to maintain a urine flow ... Show more
Child Dose
Intravenous
Edema
0.25-1 g/kg IV initially; maintenance dose of 0.25-0.5 g/kg IV q4-6hr
Anuria/Oliguria
Test dose: 0.2 g/kg IV over 3-5 minutes ... Show more
Contraindication
Pulmonary congestion or oedema; intracranial bleeding; CHF; metabolic oedema with abnormal capillary fragility; anuria due to severe renal disease; se ... Show more
Mode of Action
Mannitol increases urinary output by inhibiting tubular reabsorption of water and electrolytes. It raises the osmotic pressure of the plasma allowing ... Show more
Precaution
Hypervolaemia; urinary tract obstruction; check for signs of fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Should not be administered with whole blood. Pregnancy, ... Show more
Side Effect
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance; acidosis (with high doses). Nausea, vomiting, thirst; headache, dizziness, convulsions, chills, fever; tachycardia, c ... Show more
Interaction
Increased nephrotoxicity with ciclosporin.
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