Hetastarch / Hydroxyethyl / Hetastarch HETASTARCH CategoryInfusionActionUsed to treat or prevent hypovolemia (decrease blood plasma volume also called "shock")that may occur as a result of serious injury,surgery,severe blood loss,burns or other traumaIndicationCongestive heart failureOliguric/Anuric renal failureDose10-15ml/kg:dogs5-10ml/kg:catsContraindicationsSevere hypernatremiaSevere hyperchloremiaIntracranial bleedingAdverse EffectsNAAvailabilityHydroxyethyl starch- 500mlInjection HETSTAR-450 mlInj Hespan 500ml DOSE CALCULATOR