Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution

Short Description

Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a prescription medicine used to treat fluid replacement due to trauma and heavy blood loss, replenishing the body fluid and preventing dehydration.

Dosage Form

Solution

Introduction

Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self-administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication. You may experience symptoms of injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain. Usually, they go away with time, but if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines.

Your doctor or nurse will guide you on how to use this medicine.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a combination of two medicines: Hydroxyethyl Starch (HES) and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is given to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma. It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs), or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs). Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution. It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs), or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs). Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution.