Glitol Injection

Short Description

Glitol Injection is a combination of two medicines used to treat cerebral edema (swelling in the brain).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Glitol Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not try to self-administer the injection until you know how to inject it. Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose hence follow your doctor's advice while taking the medicine. The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Glitol Injection is a combination of two medicines: Glycerin and Mannitol which treat increased pressure in the skull/brain. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic which draws water out of tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain. Addition of Glycerin prevents the swelling from coming back which may possibly occur with plain Mannitol.

Glitol Injection is used for the treatment of cerebral edema (swelling in the brain). The heart rate and health of the patient should be carefully evaluated before administering Glitol Injection. Urinary output, fluid balance, central venous pressure, and electrolyte balance (in particular serum sodium and potassium levels) should be carefully monitored.