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Hetastarch is used to treat or prevent hypovolemia (decreased blood plasma volume, also called "shock") that may occur as a result of serious injury, surgery, severe blood loss, burns, or other trauma.
Hetastarch package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology.
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES/HAES), sold under the brand name Voluven among others, is a nonionic starch derivative, used as a volume expander in intravenous therapy. The use of HES on critically ill patients is associated with an increased risk of death and kidney problems. [2][3]
Hetastarch (hydroxyethyl starch) is a starch derived from corn, used to increase the fluid volume of blood when other adequate treatments are not available. Do not use hetastarch in congestive heart failure (CHF), severe bleeding disorders, and severe kidney failure.
Hetastarch is used to treat low blood volume (hypovolemia) and to remove leukocytes from drawn blood (leukapheresis). Learn about side effects, dosages, drug interactions, and more.
Description. Hespan® injection is used to treat low blood volume (hypovolemia) when other treatment is not available. It is also used in a procedure called leukapheresis. This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Solution. Back to top. Before Using.
Hetastarch is an artificial colloid pharmacologically classified as a plasma volume expander; 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a fluid and electrolyte replenisher. 6% Hetastarch in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a clear, pale yellow to amber solution.
Hetastarch is used to treat or prevent hypovolemia (decreased blood plasma volume, also called "shock") that may occur as a result of serious injury, surgery, severe blood loss, burns, or other...
Includes Hetastarch indications, dosage/administration, pharmacology, mechanism/onset/duration of action, half-life, dosage forms, interactions, warnings, adverse reactions, off-label uses and more.
Hetastarch. This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and when to call your healthcare provider.