Osmitrol

Active Ingredient(s): Mannitol
Category: Diuretic

Osmitrol Overview

Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication.[1][2] As a sweetener it is used in diabetic food as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines.[1] As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure.[3][2] Medically, it is given by injection.[4] Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hour...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Mannitol

Injection: 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 250mg/ml, 5%
Powder: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 5mg, n/a,5mg,10mg,20mg,40mg
Solution: 5%

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NDC Database Records for Osmitrol: (4 results)

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0338-0351 Osmitrol 5 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0353 Osmitrol 10 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0355 Osmitrol 15 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0357 Osmitrol 20 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Other drugs which contain Mannitol or a similar ingredient: (4 results)

ARIDOL Mannitol
MANNITOL 5 discussions
MANNITOL + SORBITOL
SORBITOL-MANNITOL Mannitol + Sorbitol1 discussion