Mannitol IV 20% Injection

Short Description

Mannitol IV 20% Injection is a medicine used to treat acute renal failure, cerebral edema, and glaucoma.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Mannitol IV 20% Injection is an inert substance with high osmotic pressure. It works by removing excess water and relieving inflammation in the affected areas. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is administered as an injection under the supervision of a medical professional and should not be self-administered. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

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

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Headache Dehydration Injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

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

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 levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.