Страна: Великобритания
Язык: английский
Источник: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Glucose
Dechra Limited
QB05BA03
Glucose
Solution for infusion
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Horses
Replacement Agent
Expired
1998-10-20
Revised: March 2011 Amended pages Page 1 of 4 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT VETIVEX 6 (Glucose 5 % w/v Intravenous Infusion BP (Vet)) 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Glucose monohydrate 5.5 % w/v (equivalent to anhydrous glucose 5.0 % w/v) Each one litre provides approximately 200 kcal. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM A clear, colourless solution for infusion. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES This product is administered by intravenous infusion for the treatment of dehydration (in the absence of shock) in cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats. It is used to replace water when it cannot be taken or retained orally. Glucose infusions are used to correct hypernatraemia (by replacing lost water) and hyperkalaemia (through the promotion of insulin production which in turn causes potassium to move from plasma into cells). It is not a significant calorie source but can provide transient improvement of hypoglycaemia. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS This product should not be administered to hyperglycaemic animals. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES None. 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE i. Special precautions for use in animals This product should be used with care in diabetic patients. A risk of thrombosis with intravenous infusion should be considered. Revised: March 2011 Amended pages Page 2 of 4 This product should not be administered at rate in excess of 10 ml/kg/hour, otherwise glycosuria and osmotic diuresis may result. Furthermore, severe or long-standing hypernatraemia should be corrected gradually. ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals No special precautions required. iii. Other precautions None required. 4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS) Monitor fluid output and blood glucose. 4.7 USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION OR LAY Use under veterinary supervision. 4.8 INTERACTION WITH OTHER ME Прочитать полный документ