Indications & Dose:

Cerebral oedema 

• BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Adult: 0.25–2 g/kg, repeated if necessary, to be administered over 30-60 minutes, dose may be repeated 1–2 times after 4–8 hours

Contraindications:

Anuria .intracranial bleeding

(except during craniotomy) . severe cardiac failure . severe dehydration . severe pulmonary oedema

Cautions:

Extravasation causes inflammation and thrombophlebitis

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