Fructose
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Fructose), same form (IV Infusion)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Fructin is used intravenously as a carbohydrate nutrient. It is converted to liver glycogen and metabolized more rapidly than dextrose without requiring insulin and thus may be used in diabetic patients. Fructin is indicated in patients requiring fluid replacement and caloric feeding. It is better "nitrogen sparer" than glucose.
Contraindications
Fructose is contraindicated in certain inborn errors of fructose metabolism, methyl alcohol poisoning, hyperuricemia, liver failure, and lactic acidosis.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Intravenous administration of Fructin may cause lactic acidosis and hyperuricemia.The rapid infusion of Fructin results in facial flushing, abdominal pain and sweating.
Warnings & Precautions
Fructin should not be given to patients with hereditary Fructin intolerance. It should be given with caution to patients with impaired kidney function or severe liver damage. Infusion of fluid should be immediately discontinued if rigor arises for any reason during the process. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, contains particles, or after expiry date.