Anhydrous Dextrose

Definition

The anhydrous form of D-glucose, a natural monosaccharide and carbohydrate. Dextrose serves to replenish lost nutrients and electrolytes. The agent provides metabolic energy and is the primary ingredient in oral rehydration salts (ORS) and is used in intravenous (IV) fluids to provide nutrients to patients under intensive care who are unable to receive them by the oral route. Solutions containing dextrose restore blood glucose levels and provide calories and may aid in minimizing liver glycogen depletion and exerts a protein-sparing action. Dextrose anhydrous also plays a role in the production of proteins and in lipid metabolism.

Also known as ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, Dextrose, Anhydrous — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC B05CX01 per RXNORM
• ATC V04CA02 per RXNORM
• ATC V06DC01 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C61716 per NCIT
• SCTID 111138002 per RXNORM
• SCTID 67079006 per RXNORM
• UNII 5SL0G7R0OK per RXNORM
• UNII IY9XDZ35W2 per RXNORM

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