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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

Local Injection of Steroid VS.Glucose 5% in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phase 4
Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Interventions
Drug: Glucose Injection
First Posted Date
2022-08-11
Last Posted Date
2022-08-11
Lead Sponsor
Assiut University
Target Recruit Count
52
Registration Number
NCT05496764
Locations
🇪🇬

Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt

The Primary Objective of This Study Was to Investigate the Effect of Insulin on Myocardial Perfusion and Cardiac Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for CPB Using Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) to Detect CSBF

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Insulin
Interventions
Drug: Glucose insulin potassium
First Posted Date
2022-07-19
Last Posted Date
2024-01-19
Lead Sponsor
Yangzhou University
Target Recruit Count
74
Registration Number
NCT05464966
Locations
🇨🇳

the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

ENSO 16 - Study in Healthy Subjects

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Sugar; Blood, Low
Interventions
Drug: Glucose Powder
First Posted Date
2022-07-14
Last Posted Date
2023-02-21
Lead Sponsor
Alpha Republic GmbH
Target Recruit Count
15
Registration Number
NCT05457400
Locations
🇦🇹

Universitätsklinik für Klinische Pharmakologie,, Vienna, Austria

The Therapeutic Effects of Dextrose Injection for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Interventions
Other: normal saline
Drug: Dextrose 5% in water
Drug: Dextrose 15% in water
First Posted Date
2022-06-23
Last Posted Date
2025-01-01
Lead Sponsor
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT05429827
Locations
🇨🇳

Department of physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan

Impact of DApagliflozin on Cardiac Function Following Anterior Myocardial Infarction in Non-Diabetic Patients

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Anterior MI
Interventions
Drug: Glucose Tab
First Posted Date
2022-06-21
Last Posted Date
2024-11-19
Lead Sponsor
Omar Younis
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT05424315
Locations
🇪🇬

Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

🇪🇬

National Heart Institute, Cairo, Egypt

Functional and Electromyographical Changes After PRP or Dextrose Injection in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

Phase 3
Conditions
Tennis Elbow
Interventions
Drug: Dextrose 50%
Drug: Platelet Rich Plasma
First Posted Date
2022-04-14
Last Posted Date
2022-04-14
Lead Sponsor
Chen Yueh
Target Recruit Count
90
Registration Number
NCT05326763
Locations
🇨🇳

Chen Yueh, Tainan, Taiwan

Effect of Intrathecal Neostigmine on Post-dural Puncture Headache.

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Interventions
Drug: Dextrose 5%/Nacl 0.9% Inj
First Posted Date
2022-03-21
Last Posted Date
2023-07-27
Lead Sponsor
Alexandria University
Target Recruit Count
722
Registration Number
NCT05289323
Locations
🇪🇬

Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

The Ultrasound-Guided Dextrose Prolotherapy in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patients

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Sacroiliac Instability
Interventions
Drug: Dextrose 50% Intravenous Solution
First Posted Date
2022-03-15
Last Posted Date
2024-11-04
Lead Sponsor
Tulane University
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT05279937
Locations
🇺🇸

Tulane Hospital and Clinics, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Glucagon Suppression by Hyperglycemia in the Presence and Absence of Amino Acid Infusion

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity
Healthy
Interventions
Drug: Clinisol 15%
First Posted Date
2022-03-03
Last Posted Date
2024-05-29
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT05264727
Locations
🇺🇸

Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Gastric Emptying Times of Normal and Obese Children After Preoperative Clear Fluid Drinking: An Ultrasound Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gastric Emptying Time
Interventions
Drug: 5% Dextrose
First Posted Date
2022-02-17
Last Posted Date
2022-11-25
Lead Sponsor
Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT05244902
Locations
🇹🇷

Karaman Taining and Research Hospital, Karaman, Turkey

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