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Description
Glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. glucose works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.
Glucose is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. Glucose is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.
Glucose may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).
Low blood sugar can be treated with this substance. Low blood sugar can cause abrupt sweating, chilled skin, irritation, shivering, hunger, a rapid heartbeat, disorientation, or tingling in the hands or feet.
Side Effects of Glucose
In most cases, this product’s adverse effects are minimal. Inform your physician or pharmacist right away if you experience any odd side effects after using this product.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication for you, keep in mind that he or she has determined that the benefit to you outweighs the danger of adverse effects. Many users of this medicine report no significant negative effects.
Rarely will this medication cause a very serious allergic reaction. However, if you experience any major adverse reaction symptoms, such as a rash, itching or swelling (particularly of the face, tongue, or throat), severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention right away.
Precautions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies before taking glucose, in addition to any other allergies you may have. Inactive chemicals in this product have the potential to trigger allergic reactions or other issues.
Inform your surgeon or dentist of all the products you use prior to surgery (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
When used as instructed, this product is safe to use during pregnancy.
If this product enters breast milk is unknown. Before breastfeeding, speak with your doctor.
To manage low blood sugar, it is a good practice to always have glucose tablets, liquid, or gel on hand.
If you don’t have access to these safe sources of glucose, quickly raise your blood sugar levels by consuming fruit juice or regular soda, or by ingesting a quick supply of sugar such table sugar, honey, or sweets.
Eat regularly and avoid skipping meals to help prevent low blood sugar. To find out what to do if you miss a meal, speak to your physician or pharmacist.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since the drug is used when needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using it.
To avoid this, keep all regular medical and lab appointments.
Attend a diabetes education program to learn more about how to manage your diabetes with medications, diet, exercise, and regular medical exams.
What other drugs will affect glucose?
Other drugs may affect it, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist.
Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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