Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution
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Product introduction
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is prescribed to treat fluid replacement due to trauma and heavy blood loss. It replenishes the body fluid and prevent dehydration.
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a combination of two medicines: Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution1 and Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution2.
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a combination of two medicines: Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution1 and Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution2.
Uses of Voluven Solution for Injection
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Benefits of Voluven Solution for Injection
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution 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 Voluven Solution for 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 Voluven
- Decreased hematocrit level
- Decreased protein levels in blood
- Itching
How to use Voluven Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Voluven Solution for Injection works
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is a combination of two medicines: Hydroxyethyl Starch(HES) and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution 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
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Information regarding the use of Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution is given to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
- It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs), or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
- Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Voluven 6gm/0.9gm Solution.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
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- Voluven (6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride injection) [FDA Label]. Halden, Norway: Fresenius Kabi Norge AS; 2014. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Khan SA, Adogwa O, Gan TJ, et al. Effect of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride (Voluven®) on complications after subarachnoid hemorrhage: a retrospective analysis. Springerplus. 2013 Jul 15;2(1):314. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Hydroxyethyl Starch in Sodium Chloride. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Address: Fresenius Kabi AG , Else-Kröner-Straße 1 , 61352 Bad Homburg , Germany
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