Rescueflow
RescueFlow is a plasma substitute that quickly increases blood volume and helps raise blood pressure, used as initial treatment for blood loss and low blood pressure due to injury.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Active Ingredient
Dextran mw 70 000
Manufacturer
Oresund Pharma ApS (Øresund Pharma)
How to Use
Dosage
The content of one RescueFlow infusion bag is administered.
Method
Administered intravenously by a healthcare professional over two to five minutes as a single initial dose, usually followed by other fluid infusions.
Important
This medication is given as a single initial dose; additional fluid infusions may follow as needed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site
RARE
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions)
Important Warnings
- Do not use RescueFlow if you are allergic to dextran 70, sodium chloride, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use RescueFlow if you are in the late stages of pregnancy or giving birth.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking medicines that affect blood clotting.
- Talk to your doctor if your heart function is weak.
- Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes and very high blood sugar and sodium levels in your blood.
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- Talk to your doctor if you have chronic kidney failure.