Note: Dose and infusion rate are dependent upon the patient's fluid status and must be individualized.
Volume expansion (nonshock like conditions):
Infants: IV: Infuse 5 mL/kg as rapidly as necessary; maximum daily dose: 20 mL/kg/day for first 24 hours, then 10 mL/kg/day thereafter; therapy should not be continued beyond 5 days.
Children and Adolescents <50 kg: IV: Infuse 10 mL/kg as rapidly as necessary; maximum daily dose: 20 mL/kg/day for first 24 hours, then 10 mL/kg/day thereafter; therapy should not be continued beyond 5 days.
Adolescents ≥50 kg: IV: Infuse 500 to 1,000 mL (~10 mL/kg) as rapidly as necessary; maximum daily dose: 20 mL/kg/day for first 24 hours, then 10 mL/kg/day thereafter; therapy should not be continued beyond 5 days.
Pump prime: Note: Dose will vary with the volume of the pump oxygenator; doses usually added to the perfusion circuit.
Infants: IV: 5 mL/kg; usual maximum total dose: 20 mL/kg/day.
Children: IV: 10 mL/kg; usual maximum total dose: 20 mL/kg/day.
Adolescents: IV: 10 to 20 mL/kg; usual maximum total dose: 20 mL/kg/day.
Use with extreme caution.
Use with extreme caution.
(For additional information see "Dextran: Drug information")
Volume expansion/shock: Note: Crystalloids (eg, sodium chloride or balanced solutions) are recommended as the initial fluid of choice in the resuscitation of sepsis and septic shock (Ref).
IV: Dextran 40: Infuse 500 to 1,000 mL (~10 mL/kg) as rapidly as possible (maximum: 20 mL/kg/day for first 24 hours; 10 mL/kg/day thereafter); therapy should not be continued beyond 5 days.
Pump prime: Dextran 40: Varies with the volume of the pump oxygenator; generally, the solution is added in a dose of 10 to 20 mL/kg (or 1 to 2 g/kg); usual maximum total dose: 20 mL/kg (or 2 g/kg)
Use with extreme caution.
Use with extreme caution.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Frequency not defined.
Cardiovascular: Chest tightness, hypotension
Dermatologic: Urticaria
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting
Hematologic & oncologic: Prolonged bleeding time (dose-related), wound hemorrhage (dose-related), wound hematoma (dose-related)
Hepatic: Abnormal liver function tests
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactoid reaction
Renal: Acute renal failure
Respiratory: Pulmonary edema (dose-related), wheezing
Hypersensitivity to dextran or any component of the formulation; marked hemostatic defects (eg, thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia) of all types including those caused by medications (eg, heparin, warfarin); marked cardiac decompensation; renal disease with severe oliguria or anuria
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Fluid overload: Administration may cause fluid overload; use with caution in patients at risk from overexpansion of blood volume (eg, very young, elderly patients, or those with heart failure).
• Hematologic: Large volumes of dextran (doses >1000 mL) may cause reduction in hemoglobin concentration and excessive dilution of plasma proteins due to hemodilution; transient prolongation of bleeding time or an increase in bleeding tendency may occur with large volumes; use caution to prevent a decrease in hematocrit <30%.
• Hypersensitivity: Severe and fatal anaphylactoid reactions have been reported; discontinue use immediately with signs of hypersensitivity and administer appropriate therapy.
• Renal failure: Has been reported with use; fluid status including urine output should be monitored closely.
Disease-related concerns:
• Heart failure: Use with caution in heart failure patients; monitor closely for fluid overload.
• Hemorrhage: Use with caution in patients with active hemorrhage;. may increase the risk of more bleeding.
• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; fluid status including urine output should be monitored closely. Excessive dosing may precipitate renal failure in patients with advanced renal disease. Use in severe oliguria or anuria is contraindicated.
• Thrombocytopenia: Use with caution in patients with thrombocytopenia; doses >1000 mL may interfere with platelet function and transiently prolong bleeding time. Observe for bleeding.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: Not a substitute for blood or blood components.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Intravenous:
LMD in D5W: 10% Dextran 40 (500 mL) [latex free]
LMD in NaCl: 10% Dextran 40 (500 mL) [latex free]
No
Solution (LMD in D5W Intravenous)
10-5% (per mL): $0.09
Solution (LMD in NaCl Intravenous)
10-0.9% (per mL): $0.10
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Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Intravenous:
LMD in D5W: 10% Dextran 40 (500 mL)
LMD in NaCl: 10% Dextran 40 (500 mL)
Parenteral: Do not use if crystalline precipitate forms. For IV infusion only (use an infusion pump or pressure infusion); administer through a filter. For volume expansion/shock, may infuse initial volume as rapidly as possible. Monitor closely for anaphylactic reaction; have epinephrine and resuscitative equipment available.
IV: Do not use if crystalline precipitate forms. For IV infusion only (use an infusion pump or pressure infusion); administer through a filter. For volume expansion/shock, may infuse initial volume as rapidly as possible. Monitor closely for anaphylactic reaction; have epinephrine and resuscitative equipment available.
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); do not freeze. Do not use if crystalline precipitate forms. Discard partially used containers.
Adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to trauma (eg, burns, hemorrhage, surgery, surgical complications), a priming fluid in pump oxygenators during extracorporeal circulation, and for venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery associated with a high incidence of thromboembolic complications (eg, hip surgery) (All indications: FDA approved in infants, children, adolescents, and adults)
Note: This is not a substitute for blood or plasma; does not have oxygen-carrying capacity. Although surgical embolism prophylaxis is included as an FDA-approved use in the manufacturer's prescribing information, current ACCP guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients do not recommend the use of dextran; consider the use of other anticoagulants (Falck-Ytter 2012; Gould 2012).
Dextran may be confused with Dexedrine
None known.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program
Abciximab: Dextran may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Abciximab. Risk X: Avoid combination
Arbekacin: Dextran may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Arbekacin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Desirudin: Dextran may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Desirudin. More specifically, dextran may increase hemorrhagic risk during desirudin treatment. Management: Discontinue treatment with dextran prior to desirudin initiation when possible. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitor patients receiving these combinations closely for clinical and laboratory evidence of excessive anticoagulation. Risk X: Avoid combination
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted.
Vital signs, signs of allergic/anaphylactoid reaction; coagulation parameters, hemoglobin, hematocrit, acid-base balance, electrolytes, serum protein, signs of circulatory overload (ie, heart rate, blood pressure, central venous pressure, hematocrit), renal function, urine output; urine specific gravity; platelets
Produces plasma volume expansion by virtue of its highly colloidal starch structure.
Duration: Plasma expanding effect lasts 3-4 hours
Excretion: Urine (~75%) within 24 hours
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