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==General==
==General==
*Type: Sugar Alcohol, derived from mannose, stereo-isomer of sorbitol
*Type: Sugar Alcohol, derived from mannose, stereo-isomer of sorbitol
*Dosage Forms: Reconstituted powder, standard dose [http://www.drugs.com/dosage/mannitol.html#Usual_Adult_Dose_for_Cerebral_Edema 0.25 to 2 g/kg as a 15 to 20% solution] IV  
*Dosage Forms: Reconstituted powder [http://www.drugs.com/dosage/mannitol.html#Usual_Adult_Dose_for_Cerebral_Edema 15 to 20% solution] IV  
*Common Trade Names: Mannitol, [http://www.medicinenet.com/mannitol-injectable/article.htm Osmitrol]
*Common Trade Names: Mannitol, [http://www.medicinenet.com/mannitol-injectable/article.htm Osmitrol]



Revision as of 16:58, 19 March 2015

General

  • Type: Sugar Alcohol, derived from mannose, stereo-isomer of sorbitol
  • Dosage Forms: Reconstituted powder 15 to 20% solution IV
  • Common Trade Names: Mannitol, Osmitrol

Adult Dosing

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

See Also

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