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Medicines glucoseQuestion & answer

glucose · Medicine question

What is glucose rapidly metabolised into in the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Glucose is rapidly metabolised into carbon dioxide and water in the body.

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Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 50% w/v (hameln)hameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 7Document updated 6 October 2025

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