Friday, July 18, 2008

Mannitol IV

Mannitol IV

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS

Mannitol I.V. (Mannitol Injection, USP) is indicated for the following purposes in adults and pediatric patients.

Therapeutic Use

1. Promotion of diuresis in the prevention or treatment of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure before irreversible renal failure becomes established.

2. Reduction of intracranial pressure and brain mass.

3. Reduction of high intraocular pressure when the pressure cannot be lowered by other means.

4. Promotion of urinary excretion of toxic materials.

Diagnostic Use

Measurement of glomerular filtration rate

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