Drug Reference
Other
Dextrose
Also: D50, D10
Carbohydrate
IndicationAdultPediatric
HypoglycemiaAdult25 g IV (50 mL D50 or 250 mL D10)Peds0.5–1 g/kg (D10: 5–10 mL/kg)
Indications
- Hypoglycemia
- With insulin for hyperkalemia or HIET
Contraindications & cautions
- None in documented hypoglycemia
Key pearls
- Check glucose in every altered patient and every arrest
- D10 is gentler on veins and avoids overshoot