Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.

Uses of Otsuka Injection

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Otsuka Injection

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection 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 Otsuka 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 Otsuka

No common side effects seen

How to use Otsuka Injection

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

How Otsuka Injection works

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is a combination of two medicines: Dextrose 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 Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection

₹74.8/Injection

Biosynergy DNS Injection

Biosynergy Lifecare (P) Ltd

₹42.79/injection

45% cheaper

Quick tips

Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection is used 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 Otsuka DNS Flexidrip Injection.

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References

DailyMed. Dextrose + Sodium Chloride. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Dextrose + Sodium Chloride. Deerfield, Illinois: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2006. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Address: 416 jmd pacific square part-, sector 15 part 2, sector 15, gurugram, haryana 122001

Country of origin: India

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