Dec 11, 2025 · 50% Dextrose Injection is indicated in the treatment of insulin hypoglycemia (hyperinsulinemia or insulin shock) to restore blood glucose levels.

Nov 18, 2025 · Beyond the common medical abbreviation for Dextrose 50%, this guide explores what D50 also known as in clinical and other contexts, including its use for hypoglycemia and related …

Brand and Other Names: D50W, DGlucose, more... IV: 10-25 g (ie, 20-50 mL 50% solution or 40-100 mL of 25%) PO: 4-20 g as a single dose; may repeat after 15 min if self-montoring of blood glucose...

Apr 28, 2011 · Treating a patient with clinical hypoglycemia (neuroglycopenia if you want to sound cool) is with "1 amp of D50". Then some are starting D5 drips and D10 drips.

Dec 31, 2014 · After administration of D50 there is an excess amount of glucose available, leading to increased uptake and utilization by the tissues, which suppresses both gluconeogenesis and …

D50 sometimes precipitates severe neurological symptoms (Wernicke's encephalopathy) in thiamine-deficient patients such as alcoholics. (This can be prevented by administering 100 mg of thiamine, IV.)

Aug 20, 2024 · D50 is a highly concentrated glucose solution (50% dextrose in water) used to rapidly elevate blood glucose levels in severe hypoglycemia. It is typically administered intravenously, …

50% glucose solution is too viscous, concentrated and irritant to be used in children. In children use 10% glucose solution. If ready-made 10% glucose solution is not available: add 10 ml of 50% glucose per …

May 22, 2019 · As a cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist, I most commonly administer D50W to treat profound hypoglycemia or in conjunction with insulin to induce an intracellular shift of potassium in …

Dextrose (50%) Injection is indicated for the treatment of insulin-induced hypoglycemia (e.g., hyperinsulinemia, insulin shock) in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. Parenteral …