Microspan NS Infusion, Dextran/ Sodium Chloride

Dextran is used for the treatment of hypovolemia which is a condition known as decreased volume of circulating blood plasma

Dextran is known as a plasma volume expander which is made from natural sources of sugar such as glucose. Dextran works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body, thus Dextran works to allow this to happen.

Patients who take Dextran may suffer from such side effects;

weak or shallow breathing,
Light headedness,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Joint pain,
Fever

Sodium Chloride is used as a short term fluid replacement for uses after trauma, dehydration and irrigation solution for eye or the nose.

Sodium Chloride works by increasing the blood volume and also replacing the fluid loss by the body.

Some of the potential side effects of Sodium Chloride can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Diarrhea,
Muscular twitching