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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

Ultrasound-guided Dextrose Injection Versus Dextrose With Methylprednisolone in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Interventions
Drug: 5% dextrose injection
Drug: 5% dextrose injections with methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg/ml
First Posted Date
2023-09-21
Last Posted Date
2023-09-21
Lead Sponsor
General and Veteran Hospital Croatian Pride Knin
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT06045013
Locations
🇭🇷

General and Veteran Hospital "Croatian Pride" Knin, Knin, Croatia

5 Versus 10 Units of Insulin in Hyperkalemia Management

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Hyperkalemia
Electrolyte Imbalance
Potassium Imbalance
Electrolyte Disturbance
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-09-14
Last Posted Date
2023-10-03
Lead Sponsor
Oman Medical Speciality Board
Target Recruit Count
336
Registration Number
NCT06036823
Locations
🇴🇲

Sultan Qaboos University hospital, Seeb, Muscat, Oman

HDP vs NS Intra-articular Injection Among KOA With Obese Patient

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Drug: Normal Saline
First Posted Date
2023-08-01
Last Posted Date
2023-10-18
Lead Sponsor
Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Haji Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT05966948
Locations
🇮🇩

Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Haji Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Prophylactic Use of Tamsulosin in the Prevention of Post-operative Urinary Retention in Men After Rectum Resection

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Colorectal Surgery
Post-operative Urinary Retention
Urinary Retention
Rectal Resection
Tamsulosin
Interventions
Drug: pr Sandoz Tamsulosin
First Posted Date
2023-07-12
Last Posted Date
2023-07-12
Lead Sponsor
CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Target Recruit Count
220
Registration Number
NCT05941806
Locations
🇨🇦

Hotel Dieu de Quebec, Québec, Que, Canada

🇨🇦

Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise, Québec, Canada

Dextrose Therapy on Physical Therapy in Subdeltoid Bursitis

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Subdeltoid Bursitis
Injection
Effect of Drug
Interventions
Drug: Normal saline
First Posted Date
2023-06-26
Last Posted Date
2023-06-27
Lead Sponsor
Taipei Medical University
Target Recruit Count
46
Registration Number
NCT05918146
Locations
🇨🇳

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Using TEE to Evaluate the Effect of Levosimendan on Patients With ARDS Associated With RVD During MV

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Transesophageal Echocardiography
Right Ventricular Dysfunction
Interventions
Drug: 5% glucose injection
First Posted Date
2023-03-14
Last Posted Date
2023-03-14
Lead Sponsor
Wuhan Union Hospital, China
Target Recruit Count
58
Registration Number
NCT05768230
Locations
🇨🇳

Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Different Glucose Bead Formulations in Obese Healthy Subjects

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Obese
Interventions
Drug: Glucose 12 g coated beads (60% w/w)
Drug: Glucose 8 g coated beads (47% w/w)
Drug: Glucose 16 g coated beads (47% w/w)
Drug: Glucose 12 g coated beads (47% w/w)
Drug: Glucose 12 g uncoated beads
First Posted Date
2023-02-21
Last Posted Date
2023-02-21
Lead Sponsor
Aphaia Pharma US LLC
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT05737927
Locations
🇷🇴

NovaClin Medical Research Center S.R.L, Timisoara, Romania

Icodextrin Postpones the Shift of Low Dose to Full Dose Dialysis in the First Year of Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Peritoneal Dialysis
Interventions
Drug: Hypertonic Dextrose solution
First Posted Date
2023-02-10
Last Posted Date
2024-04-24
Lead Sponsor
First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Target Recruit Count
194
Registration Number
NCT05721404
Locations
🇨🇳

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

SODium BICarbonate for Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Metabolic Acidosis
Shock
Interventions
Drug: 5% Dextrose
First Posted Date
2023-01-26
Last Posted Date
2024-06-21
Lead Sponsor
Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre
Target Recruit Count
500
Registration Number
NCT05697770
Locations
🇳🇿

Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

🇦🇺

Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

🇦🇺

Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

and more 24 locations

The Caffeine, Postoperative Delirium, and Change in Outcomes After Surgery (CAPACHINOS-2) Study

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Postoperative Delirium
Interventions
Drug: Dextrose Water
First Posted Date
2022-10-10
Last Posted Date
2024-03-13
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Target Recruit Count
250
Registration Number
NCT05574400
Locations
🇺🇸

Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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