Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Medication Information
Get detailed information on Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Pronunciation : EYE koe dex trin Therapeutic Classification : Peritoneal Dialysis SolutionTrade Names/Brand Names of Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution
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Extraneal
Why is Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a colloid osmotic agent, used as a dialysis solution for the management of end-stage renal disease. It helps in excretion of wastages from bloodstream.When should Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with pre-existing severe lactic acidosis, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution?
The recommended dwell time is 8- to 16- hours.How should Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution be taken?
It comes as a solution for dialysis, to be administered by a trained healthcare provider, into the intraperitoneal cavity.What are the warnings and precautions for Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of breathing problems, electrolyte imbalance, high level blood calcium, high blood pressure, stomach inflammation, malnourished, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Only trained physicians should administer it.
• In patients who are taking insulin treatment, dosage modification of insulin is required.
