Hypersensitivity reactions
Cases of hypersensitivity reactions / infusion reactions, including anaphylactic / anaphylactoid reactions, with the use of dextrose solutions (see section "Side effect") are recorded.
Infusion should be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms develop in the hypersensitivity reaction. Appropriate therapeutic measures should be taken in accordance with clinical indicators.
Solutions containing dextrose should not be used in patients with allergies to maize or maize processing products.
Dilution and other effects on the concentration of electrolytes in blood serum
Depending on the volume and speed of infusion, depending on the patient's clinical state and metabolism (dextrose utilization threshold), intravenous dextrose administration may result in:
- hyperosmolarity, osmotic diuresis and dehydration;
- hypoosmolarity;
- electrolyte imbalance, namely:
- hyponatremia (see below),
- hypokalemia,
- hypophosphatemia,
- hypomagnesemia,
- hyperhydration / hypervolemia and, for example, stagnant conditions, including hyperemia and pulmonary edema.
These effects are caused not only by the introduction of a liquid without electrolytes, but also by the introduction of dextrose, namely:
- an increase in the concentration of dextrose in the blood serum is associated with an increase in serum osmolality. Osmotic diuresis associated with hyperglycemia can promote the development of dehydration and loss of electrolytes;
- Hyperglycemia also causes outflow of water from cells, which leads to a decrease in the concentration of extracellular sodium and hyponatremia;
- because the dextrose, administered with the solution, is metabolized, the infusion of the dextrose solution is analogous to that of free water, which can lead to hypoosmotic hyponatremia.
Hypoosmotic hyponatremia can lead to the development of headache, nausea, seizures, lethargy, coma, edema of the brain and death.
With acute symptoms of hyponatremic encephalopathy, emergency medical care is necessary.
The risk of hypoosmotic hyponatremia is increased in children, in elderly patients, in women, in patients after surgery, in persons with psychogenic polydipsia.
The risk of encephalopathy as a complication of hypoosmotic hyponatremia is increased in children and adolescents (≤16 years), in women (in particular, in premenopausal women), in patients with hypoxemia, in patients with concomitant diseases of the central nervous system.
Evaluation of the patient's clinical performance and periodic laboratory testing are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentration, acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy, and whenever it is necessary to assess the patient's condition or the doses used.
With special care, it is recommended to prescribe the drug to patients with an increased risk of water and electrolyte imbalance, which can be exacerbated by increased exposure to free water, hyperglycaemia, or the need for insulin (see below).
Preventive and corrective measures should be based on clinical indicators of the patient's condition.
Large volume infusion in patients with hyperhydration, cardiac, pulmonary or renal failure should be carried out under special monitoring.
In the case of long-term use of the drug or the use of a large dose of dextrose, it is necessary to monitor the concentration of potassium in the blood plasma and prescribe, if necessary, appropriate potassium preparations in order to avoid hypokalemia. Special clinical monitoring is necessary at the beginning of any intravenous infusion.
Dhyperglycemia
The rapid administration of dextrose solutions can lead to significant hyperglycemia and hyperosmolar syndrome.
To avoid hyperglycemia, the infusion rate should not exceed the dextrose utilization threshold in the patient's body.
In case the concentration of dextrose in blood exceeds a certain individually acceptable level for the patient, in order to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia and associated complications, the infusion rate should be adjusted and / or administered insulin administration.
Intravenous dextrose administration should be administered with caution in patients with:
- decreased tolerance of dextrose (for example, diabetes mellitus, renal failure, sepsis, trauma or shock). Clinical and biological parameters in such cases should be particularly carefully monitored,in particular, the concentration of electrolytes in plasma should be controlled, including control of magnesium, phosphatemia and glycemia;
- severe exhaustion (risk of manifestation of the syndrome of renewed feeding);
- thiamine deficiency, for example, in patients with chronic alcoholism (risk of severe lactic acidosis due to a violation of the oxidative metabolism of pyruvate);
- water and electrolyte imbalances, which can be exacerbated by increased concentration of dextrose in the blood and / or by the load of free water (see above).
Other groups of patients for whom dextrose solutions should be used with caution include:
- patients with ischemic stroke. It is not recommended to use dextrose solutions after acute ischemic stroke due to the fact that hyperglycemia intensifies ischemic brain damage and slows recovery after acute ischemic strokes;
- patients with severe craniocerebral trauma (infusions containing dextrose are contraindicated in the first 24 hours after a head trauma, the concentration of dextrose in the blood should be carefully monitored with increased intracranial pressure).Earlier, hyperglycemia was associated with adverse outcomes in patients with severe head injury;
- newborns (see below).
Long-term intravenous dextrose and related hyperglycemia can lead to a decrease in insulin secretion, stimulated by dextrose.
Syndrome of renewed feeding
Renewal of nutrition in severely depleted patients can lead to the development of the syndrome of renewed feeding, which is characterized by an increase in the intracellular concentration of potassium, phosphorus and magnesium in connection with the intensification of the processes of anabolism. Also, thiamine deficiency and fluid retention may develop. Prevention of the development of these complications is carried out through careful and regular monitoring and a gradual increase in the intake of nutrients, preventing excess nutrition.
When used in children
The speed and volume of infusion depends on the age, body weight, clinical condition and metabolism of the patient, as well as from concomitant therapy. They should be determined by the attending physician who has experience in the field of intravenous infusion therapy in children.
Glycemia in children
In newborns - especially in prematurity or low birth weight - the risk of developing hypoglycemic or hyperglycemia is increased, so careful monitoring of the dextrose concentration in the blood should be performed during the intravenous administration of dextrose solutions to avoid long-term adverse effects. Hypoglycemia in newborns can lead to prolonged seizures, coma and brain damage. Hyperglycemia is associated with intraventricular hemorrhage, delayed bacterial and fungal infectious diseases, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotic enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, an increase in the length of hospital stay and death.
To avoid potentially fatal overdose of intravenous drugs in newborns, special attention should be paid to the method of administration. When using a syringe pump for intravenous administration of medications to newborns, the container with the solution can not be left attached to the syringe.
When using the infusion pump, before disconnecting the system from the pump or switching it off, all the system clamps must be closed, regardless of the presence of a device that prevents the free flow of liquid.
Devices for intravenous infusion and other equipment for the administration of drugs should be monitored regularly.
Dhypomania in children
Children (including newborns and older children) are at increased risk of developing hypoosmotic hyponatremia, as well as hyponatremic encephalopathy.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the concentrations of electrolytes in the blood plasma when the drug is used in children.
Rapid correction of hypoosmotic hyponatremia is potentially dangerous (risk of serious neurologic complications). Dosage, rate of administration and duration of infusion should be determined by the attending physician with experience in the field of intravenous infusion therapy in children.
When used in elderly people
PWhen choosing the type of infusion solution of dextrose, the volume and speed of infusion for the elderly patient in the general case, it is assumed that there are cardiac diseases, kidney, liver, and other diseases in such a patient and the presence of concomitant drug therapy.
The addition of other drugs or an incorrect administration procedure can lead to the development of febrile reactions due to the possible introduction of pyrogens.If an adverse reaction occurs, stop the infusion immediately.
Blood
A dextrose solution (aqueous, ie dextrose solution without electrolytes) should not be administered concomitantly with, before or after a blood transfusion through the same infusion equipment, because hemolysis and pseudoagglutination can occur.
Risk of air embolism
Do not join the containers sequentially to avoid air embolism, which may occur due to sucking air from the first container until the solution is completed from the second container.
The supply of intravenous solutions contained in soft plastic containers under increased pressure to increase the flow rate can lead to air embolism, if the residual air in the container is not completely removed before administration.
The use of the system for intravenous administration with a gas outlet can lead to air embolism with an open gassing. Soft plastic containers with such systems should not be used.