Dosage ; 1g/kg as 20% by rapid 1.V infusion.
Combinations ; - see below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannitol | Claris Lifesciences Ltd. | Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 20% | 500ml | infusion | per ml | KES 850 |
| Osmosol | Beximco Pharma | Madawa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 20% | 500ml | infusion | per ml | KES 494.00 |
| Osmosteril | Infusion Ktd. (IKL) | Infusion (K) Ltd. | 20% | 500ml | infusion | per ml | KES 350 |
| Osmosteril | Infusion Ktd. (IKL) | Infusion (K) Ltd. | 20% | 1 | infusion | per ml | KES 462 |
| Mannitol More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Osmotic diuretic. |
| Drug Indication | Cerebral oedema; elevated intra-cranial pressure; prophylaxis and treatment of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure; elevated intra-ocular pressure; prophylaxis of haemolysis during transurethral prostatic resection or other transurethral surgical procedures. |
| Precautions | Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, most serious side effects; extravasation causes inflammation and thrombophlebitis. |
| Contra-Indications | Pulmonary oedema, CCF. |
| Side Effects | Expansion of blood volume, chills or fever; chest pain; fast heartbeat; difficult urination; pulmonary congestion; renal failure; swelling of feet or lower legs; thrombophlebitis at the site of injection. |
| Dosage | 1g/kg as 20% by rapid 1.V infusion. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Osmotic diuretics |