Difference between revisions of "Mannitol"

Mannitol
	Clinical data
Drug class	Osmotic diuretic
Uses	Reduction of intracranial pressure, Treatment of cerebral edema
Routes of administration	Intravenous
	Dosage
	Mannitol 0.25-1 g/kg IV; Weight kglbg Height cmminft Age yrmowk SexFM Indication Indication: Reduction of intracranial pressure Route Route: Intravenous
	Pharmacodynamics
Mechanism of action	Osmotic diuresis
	Pharmacokinetics
	Physical and chemical data
	Article quality
Editor rating	In development
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Latest revision as of 16:10, 11 July 2022

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that is often used to reduce cerebral edema and therefore reduce intracranial pressure.

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 * Reduction of intracranial pressure
 * Treatment of cerebral edema
+*Diuresis during kidney transplant
 == Contraindications<!-- List contraindications and precautions for use of the drug. -->==
-Anuric renal failure, severe pulmonary edema
+* Anuric renal failure
+* Severe pulmonary edema
 ===Absolute contraindications<!-- List absolute contraindications for use of the drug. If none, this section may be removed. -->===
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 ====Adverse effects<!-- Describe any potential adverse effects of the drug. --><!-- List precautions for use of the drug. If none, this section may be removed. -->====
-Pulmonary edema in patients with heart failure or renal failure, hypernatremia from volume depletion, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and AKI
+* Pulmonary edema in patients with heart failure or renal failure
+* Hypernatremia from volume depletion
+* Hyperkalemia
+* Metabolic acidosis
+* Acute Kidney Injury
 ===Pharmacokinetics<!-- Describe the pharmacokinetics of the drug. -->===