Polygeline
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Polygeline is a plasma volume expander used with electrolytes in the management of hypovolemic shock.
Indications
Polygeline is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhea, Pruritus, Reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Contraindications
Polygeline is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polygeline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Hypersensitivity reactions, Transient increase in bleeding, Rarely severe anaphylactoid reactions.
Warnings
Plasma substitute should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease or renal impairment; urine output should be monitored. Care should be taken to avoid hematocrit concentration from falling bellow 25-30% and the patients should be monitored for hypersensitivity reactions. Fatal hypersensitivity reactions following polygeline infusion have been reported with bronchial asthma. Some patients may undergo epidural analgesia with bupivacaine.
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
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Polygeline was found.
Storage
Inf Store Below 40°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
HAEMACCEL
ActiveSANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
DML: HAEMACCEL
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