Hydroxyethyl Starch
Overview
Hydroxyethyl Starch is a starch that is composed of more than 90 % of amylopectin. Hydroxyethyl Starch is a plasma voluma expander. Hydroxyethyl Starch is used in the managemnt of hypovolumic shock.
Categories
- 11 Blood products and plasma substitutes
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Hydroxyethyl Starch's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 20 ml/kg/hr | 20 (20) | As recommended. | | 500-2500ml |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Safety and efficacy have not been established. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Hydroxyethyl Starch is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Hydroxyethyl Starch
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Manufacturers of
Hydroxyethyl Starch
in Pakistan
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