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Tetraspan 6% Infusion


Product introduction

Tetraspan 6% Infusion is used for short-term fluid replacement after trauma. It is used in the treatment of hypovolemia that can result due to any injury, surgery, or severely ill patients.

Tetraspan 6% Infusion is a chemical found in blood that can be used to replace the loss of water and chemicals and to maintain acid-base balance in the body due to certain diseases

Uses of Tetraspan Infusion

  • Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Tetraspan Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Tetraspan 6% Infusion protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Side effects of Tetraspan Infusion

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 Tetraspan

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Tetraspan Infusion

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 Tetraspan 6% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tetraspan 6% Infusion 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetraspan 6% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tetraspan 6% Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tetraspan 6% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tetraspan 6% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tetraspan 6% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tetraspan 6% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Tetraspan 6% Infusion
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Quick tips

  • Tetraspan 6% Infusion is used to replace fluid loss from the body after any surgery or trauma.
  • Tetraspan 6% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), kidney disease and edema.
     
  • Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored regularly while taking Tetraspan 6% Infusion.
  • Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Tetraspan 6% Infusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nonionic Starch Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Colloids (Plasma substitutes)

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Marketer details

Name: B Braun Medical Pvt Ltd
Address: Boomerang, A601, 6th Floor, Main Chandivali Farm Road, Near Chandivali Studio, Andheri (East), 400072 Mumbai, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
650
Inclusive of all taxes
500.0 ml in 1 bottle
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