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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===ANTIDIABETICS===

====Dextrose 50% (D 50W) / Simple Sugar====
'''DESCRIPTION:'''
* Dextrose is a simple sugar that the body can rapidly metabolize while in hypoglycemic states.
'''INDICATIONS:'''
* [[Hypo or Hyperglycemia|Hypoglycemia]], Alcoholism with coma, and Altered Level of Consciousness.
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS:'''
* None.
'''PRECAUTIONS:'''
* Draw blood sample or perform finger stick and determine blood sugar level prior to administration.
* Ensure adequate and patent venous access.
'''DOSAGE:'''
* 25 gm IVP AND refer to specific PRACTICE PARAMETER for repeated doses.
* Pediatrics - Dilute D50% to D25% and refer to Handtevy System for pediatric dosage.

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