Answer
It is principally used to restore low blood glucose. The selected products also support concentrated carbohydrate replacement and certain hospital emergencies, including hypoglycaemic coma, cerebral oedema and hyperkalaemia in renal failure.
Sources for this answer
- Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 50% w/v (hameln) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Glucose 20% w/v Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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