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Mannitol

MANNITOL

Category

Osmotic diuretics 

Action

Increase the osmotic pressure,that prevents water reabsorption at the tubules 

Indication

1. Acute oliguric renal failure.              

2.Reduce introcular and intracerebral pressure

3. Reduce edema or ascites 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dose

Cattle ,sheep,goat,swine - 1-3mg/kg IV 

horse - 0.25-2 mg/kg IV 

Dog and cat - 1-2 mg/kg IV 

 

 

 

 

Contraindications

Should not mix with whole blood

 Should not use in case of intracranial hemorrhage , severe haemorrhage severe CHF pulmonary edema anuric renal failure

 

Adverse Effects

Thrombophlebitis,skin necrosis

 

Availability

20% mannitol injection= 100ml,250ml,350ml

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