Microspan Infusion

Description

Microspan Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement. Thus, treats hypovolemia that can result due to any surgery, injury, or burns. Microspan Infusion is a large weight molecular substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.

Introduction

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma Microspan Infusion protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Benefits

Microspan Infusion is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microspan Infusion. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Microspan Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Microspan Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Microspan Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Microspan Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Microspan Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Microspan Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.