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Dextran 40
INFORMATION ABOUT DEXTRAN 40
Dextran 40 Uses
Dextran 40 is used in short term fluid replacement after trauma.
How Dextran 40 works
Dextran 40 is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).
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29 Oct 2024 | 05:03 PM (UTC)
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