Dianeal with Dextrose

Generic name: sodium chloride, sodium lactate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and dextrose
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Intravenous nutritional products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

Indications and Usage for Dianeal with Dextrose

DIANEAL peritoneal dialysis solutions are indicated for patients in acute or chronic renal failure.

Dianeal with Dextrose Dosage and Administration

Basic Dosing Information

DIANEAL peritoneal dialysis solutions are intended for intraperitoneal administration only. Not for intravenous administration.

Select mode of therapy, frequency of treatment, formulation, fill volume, duration of dwell, and length of dialysis based on the patient’s clinical condition, fluid, electrolyte and specific needs.The fill volume depends on body size, usually from 2.0 to 2.5 liters per 1.73m2 for adults.

DIANEAL is intended for use in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) or Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD). Refer to directions accompanying ancillary equipment for CAPD and APD system preparation.

Product Selection

To avoid the risk of severe dehydration and hypovolemia and to minimize the loss of protein, it is advisable to select the peritoneal dialysis solution with the lowest level of osmolarity consistent with the fluid removal requirements for that exchange. As the patient’s body weight becomes closer to the ideal dry weight, lowering the dextrose concentration of DIANEAL is recommended. DIANEAL 4.25% dextrose-containing solution has the highest osmolarity of the DIANEAL solutions and using it for all exchanges may cause dehydration [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3)].

Adding Medications

If the resealable rubber plug on the medication port is missing or partly removed, do not use the product if medication is to be added.

To add a medication:

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Put on mask. Clean and/or disinfect hands.

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Prepare medication po...