Per 1,000 mL Mannitol 200 g. Osmolarity: 1,098 mOsm
Indications/Uses
Increase urine flow in patients w/ acute renal failure & to reduce intracranial pressure.
Dosage/Direction for Use
AdultDiuretic 50-100 g as 20% soln IV mannitol infusion, administered at a rate of 30-50 mL/hr. Reduction of intracranial pressure 0.25 g/kg administered 6-8 hrly. ChildnDiuretic 0.25-2 g/kg or 60 g/m2 IV mannitol infusion as 20% soln, administered over a period of 2-6 hr. Reduction of intracranial pressure 0.25 g/kg administered 6-8 hrly.
Contraindications
Anuria, severe dehydration, active intracranial bleeding except during craniotomy, severe pulmonary edema, heart failure.
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