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Microspan Infusion

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Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Microspan Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement. Thus, treats hypovolemia that can result due to any surgery, injury, or burns.

Microspan Infusion is a large weight molecular substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure.  This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.

The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Microspan Infusion

  • Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Microspan Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Microspan 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 Microspan 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 Microspan

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Microspan Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Microspan Infusion works

Microspan Infusion is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microspan Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Microspan 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 Microspan Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Microspan Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Microspan Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Microspan Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Microspan Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Microspan Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Microspan Infusion, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glucopolysaccharides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Colloids (Plasma substitutes)

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Marketer details

Name: Claris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: Claris Corporate Headquarters, Nr. Parimal Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad - 380 006, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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