Acute renal failure|Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)|Glaucoma

In Acute renal failure Mannitol 20% Infusion is used to increase urine production in cases of kidney failure. This means it is also used to treat or prevent medical conditions that are caused by an increase in body fluids/water such as recent kidney failure called acute renal (kidney) failure. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Mannitol 20% Infusion is a medicine used in the treatment of acute renal (kidney) failure cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain) and to reduce the pressure inside the eyes in a condition called glaucoma.Mannitol 20% Infusion works by removing excess water and also relieves inflammation in the affected areas. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is administered as an injection under the supervision of a medical professional and should not be self administered. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting headache and dehydration. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain redness or swelling. However these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Regular monitoring by blood tests may be required while using this medicine.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mannitol 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Mannitol 20% 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. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Mannitol 20% Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Mannitol 20% Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Mannitol 20% Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mannitol 20% Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Mannitol 20% Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Mannitol 20% Infusion please consult your doctor.\\n

Chemical Class :: Sugar Alcohols|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Osmotic diuretics

Acute renal failure|Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)|Glaucoma

Nausea | Vomiting | Headache | Dehydration | Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness)