Galactose Microparticles
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Galactose Microparticles is a monosaccharide. It is used to enhance ultrasound images of heart or female genital tract and as a measure of liver function.
Indications
Galactose Microparticles is primarily indicated in conditions like Doppler echocardiographic examination, Female genital tract infection.
Contraindications
Galactose Microparticles is contraindicated in conditions like Galactosaemia.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Galactose Microparticles are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Numbness, Tingling.
Warnings
Galactose should be used with caution in patients with diabetes. Overestimation of glucose inappropriate use of insulin.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
7.196 to 17.989 mg/kg (13 (12.5925)) As recommended. IV — As Required
Child Dosage
0.2 mg/kg (0.2 (0.2)) As recommended. Intra Venous — As Required
Neonatal Dosage
0.125 to 0.25 ml/kg (0.19 (0.1875)) As recommended. Intravenous — As required
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Galactose Microparticles was found.
Storage
Susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.