Glucose
- Generic Name
- Glucose
- Brand Names
- Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Citrasate, Clinimix 2.75/5, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Dextroject, Dianeal, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hemosate Ultra, Lactate 1-2-3, Leukotrap, Naturalyte, Nauzene, Normosol-R, Nxstage Pureflow, Olimel, Periolimel, Physioneal 40, Sag-M, Sclerodex, Selectbag One
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- IY9XDZ35W2
- Background
Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) generated during phosynthesis involving water, carbon and sunlight in plants. It is produced in humans via hepatic gluconeogenesis and breakdown of polymeric glucose forms (glycogenolysis). It circulates in human circulation as blood glucose and acts as an essential energy source for many organisms through aerobic or anaerobic respiration and fermentation. It is primarily stored as starch in plants and glycogen in animals to be used in various metabolic processes in the cellular level. Its aldohexose stereoisomer, dextrose or D-glucose, is the most commonly occurring isomer of glucose in nature. L-glucose is a synthesized enantiomer that is used as a low-calorie sweetener and laxative. The unspecified form of glucose is commonly supplied as an injection for nutritional supplementation or metabolic disorders where glucose levels are improperly regulated. Glucose is listed on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
- Indication
Glucose pharmaceutical formulations (oral tablets, injections) are indicated for caloric supply and carbohydrate supplementation in case of nutrient deprivation. It is also used in metabolic disorders such as hypoglycemia.
- Associated Conditions
- Arrhythmia, Caloric Deficit, Edema of the cerebrum, Hypoglycemia, Metabolic Alkalosis
- Associated Therapies
- Blood Specimen Collection, Electrolyte replacement, Nutritional supplementation, Parenteral Nutrition, Parenteral rehydration therapy, Plasmapheresis, Positive cardiac inotropic effect, Total parenteral nutrition therapy, Urine alkalinization therapy, Fluid and electrolyte maintenance therapy
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