When Do You Administer Dextrose?
When Do You Administer Dextrose? Dextrose (antidote) is used for acute alcohol intoxication, sulfonylurea overdose, insulin overdose, high blood potassium (hyperkalemia), and insulin induced hypoglycemia in pediatric patients. How fast do you give dextrose 50? – 50% hypertonic glucose solution in 50 ml vial (500 mg/ml), for slow IV injection (3 to 5 minutes). Can