Precautions and warnings

Mild allergic reactions (such as flu-like symptoms, slow or fast heartbeat, breathing difficulties, or fluid in the lungs) have been reported with solutions that contain hydroxyethyl starch. If a patient has an allergic reaction, stop giving the drug right away and provide proper treatment and support until the symptoms go away. During treatment, check the patient's fluid levels and infusion rate regularly, especially in patients with heart failure or serious kidney problems. If the patient is severely dehydrated, they should first receive a crystalloid solution (like saline). In general, make sure the patient gets enough fluid to prevent dehydration. Be very careful when giving hydroxyethyl starch in sodium chloride to patients with severe liver disease or major bleeding problems (such as severe von Willebrand’s disease).

Contraindications

Do not use hydroxyethyl starch if the patient has any of the following conditions: known allergy to the medication, fluid overload (too much fluid in the body), especially if they have lung swelling (pulmonary edema) or heart failure, kidney failure with little or no urine output (unless caused by low blood volume), undergoing dialysis, very high levels of sodium or chloride in the blood, or bleeding in the brain.

Mode of actions

A colloidal solution used to increase blood volume, which contains hydroxyethyl starch.

Dosage & Administration

Adult Dose Up to 50 mL of (hydroxyethyl starch in sodium chloride injection) per kg of body weight per day (equivalent to 3 g hydroxyethyl starch and 7.7 mEq sodium per kg of body weight). This dose is equivalent to 3500 mL of (hydroxyethyl starch in sodium chloride injection) for a 70 kg patient.

Pediatric Dose
Dosage in children should be adapted to the individual patient colloid needs, taking into account the disease state, as well as the hemodynamic and hydration status

Newborns and infants

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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