Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion

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MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Glycerin (10gm) + Mannitol (10gm)
Brand: Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)

Description

Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion is a combination of two medicines
It is used in the treatment of cerebral edema
It works by drawing water out of the tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain
Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional
Do not try to self administer the injection until you know how to inject it
Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose, hence follow your doctor advice while taking the medicine.
The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion

In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain) Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness
Glygest 10gm/10gm Infusion decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain
This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain
It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further complications.