MANNITOL
Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as an osmotic diuretic and a medication to decrease pressure inside the eye or brain.-Reduction of intracranial pressure -Promotion of diuresis in acute renal failure -Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure
-Dosage varies based on the condition being treated and patient response. -Typically administered intravenously under medical supervision.
Mannitol is contraindicated in patients with: -Severe renal disease -Congestive heart failure -Active intracranial bleeding
Special precautions include monitoring electrolyte balance, renal function, and fluid status during treatment.
Common side effects may include: -Fluid and electrolyte imbalance -Headache -Nausea -Vomiting
-Diuretics -Aminoglycoside antibiotics -Lithium
