Mannitol Intraven. - Mannitol - Injectable Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mannitol Intraven.
• Osmitrol
• MAN-ih-tole

Usage Instructions

• A small test dose of this medication may be given as directed by your doctor.
• This small test dose should help determine your response to treatment.
• Give this medication by vein (IV) exactly as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, and response to treatment.
• This medication may contain small particles in the IV solution.
• It is very important to use an IV filter while giving this solution.
• Consult your pharmacist for the proper IV filter and its instructions for use.
• Under certain conditions (for example, cool temperatures), crystals may form in this medication.
• Although these crystals do not affect the medication solution, the crystals must be dissolved before using this product.
• Consult your pharmacist for more information.
• Before using check this product for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If your dose is interrupted or stopped, consult your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule/IV rate.

Medicinal Applications

• Mannitol is used to increase urine production (diuretic).
• It is used to treat or prevent medical conditions that are caused by an increase in body fluids/water (for example, cerebral edema, glaucoma, kidney failure).
• This medication is frequently given along with other diuretics (for example, furosemide, chlorothiazide) and/or IV fluid replacement.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used, along with other diuretics, to help remove certain drugs/poisons from the body (for example, aspirin, barbiturates, bromides, carbon monoxide) .

Mannitol Intraven. Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 56 and 86 degrees F (13 to 30 degrees C) away from light.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, and irritation/pain/swelling at the injection site may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Mannitol Intraven. Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, renal function, fluid/electrolytes balance) may be performed to monitor your progress.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Read Before Using Mannitol Intraven. (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.