Glytol Injection
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Introduction of Glytol Injection
Glytol Injection is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of cerebral edema. It works by drawing water out of the tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain.
Glytol Injection is a combination of two medicines: Glytol Injection1 and Glytol Injection2 which treat brain swelling.
Glytol Injection is a combination of two medicines: Glytol Injection1 and Glytol Injection2 which treat brain swelling.
Uses of Glytol Injection
- Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Benefits of Glytol Injection
In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness. Glytol Injection decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain. This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain. It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further complications.
Side effects of Glytol Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Glytol
- No common side effects seen
How to use Glytol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glytol Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glytol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glytol Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Glytol Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glytol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glytol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Glytol Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Glytol Injection
- Glytol Injection is used for the treatment of cerebral edema (swelling in the brain).
- The heart rate and health of the patient should be carefully evaluated before administering Glytol Injection.
- Urinary output, fluid balance, central venous pressure, and electrolyte balance (in particular serum sodium and potassium levels) should be carefully monitored.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
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