Icodextrin
- Generic Name
- Icodextrin
- Brand Names
- Extraneal
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 337376-15-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2NX48Z0A9G
- Background
Icodextrin is an iso-osmotic peritoneal dialysis solution containing glucose polymers. It is used primarily for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for patients with end-stage renal disease. It is injected as a solution into the peritoneal cavity. The drug is absorbed via convective transport via...
- Indication
Used for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients or automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for the management of end-stage renal disease.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Dialysis therapy
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