D-glucose
- Generic Name
- D-glucose
- Brand Names
- As 3, Cpda-1 Blood Collection System, Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Dianeal Low Calcium 1.5, Dianeal Pd-2/1.5, Ionosol-MB, Isolyte P, Leukotrap, Normosol-M, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Prismasol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H12O6
- CAS Number
- 50-99-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 5SL0G7R0OK
- 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, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
- Indication
Glucose pharmaceutical formulations (oral tablets, injections) are indicated for caloric supply and carbohydrate supplementation in case of nutrient deprivation. It is also used for metabolic disorders such as hypoglycemia.
- Associated Conditions
- Dehydration, End-stage Chronic Kidney Failure, Fluid Loss, Hypoglycemia, Local Anaesthesia therapy, Potassium imbalance
- Associated Therapies
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Fluid replacement therapy, Haemodiafiltration, Haemofiltration, Hemodialysis Treatment, Oral rehydration therapy, Parenteral Nutrition, Peritoneal dialysis therapy, Fluid and electrolyte maintenance therapy
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