DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE

Other

Brand names: Anticoagulant Citrate Dextrose (ACD-A)

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action ANTICOAGULANT CITRATE DEXTROSE SOLUTION USP (ACD) SOLUTION A acts as an extracorporeal anticoagulant by binding the free calcium in the blood. Calcium is a necessary co-factor to several steps in the clotting cascade. The following ingredients are key components of the solution: Citric acid for pH regulation Sodium Citrate for anticoagulation Dextrose for isotonicity This solution has no pharmacological effect.

Indications

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FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Do not use the ANTICOAGULANT CITRATE DEXTROSE SOLUTION USP (ACD) SOLUTION A unless the solution is clear and the container is intact and undamaged

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Low Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous