Microspan Infusion
Salt Composition
Low Dextrans ( 50000 Daltons)
Key Information
Short Description
Microspan Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement to treat hypovolemia caused by surgery, injury, or burns.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Microspan Infusion is a large molecular weight substance that remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood, known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Microspan Infusion is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).
Quick Tips
Used to replace fluid loss from the body after any surgery or trauma Monitors blood pressure and heart rate regularly Used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia, kidney disease, and edema Monitors blood sugar level regularly Should be used with caution in patients with severe heart disease
