What is dextrose?

What is dextrose? Dextrose is the name of a simple sugar that is made from corn and is chemically identical to glucose, or blood sugar. Dextrose is often used in baking products as a sweetener, and can be commonly found in items such as processed foods and corn syrup. Dextrose also has medical purposes.

What is a high concentration of dextrose?

Each dextrose concentration has its own unique uses. Higher concentrations are typically used as “rescue” doses when someone has a very low blood sugar reading. How is dextrose used? Dextrose is used in various concentrations for different purposes.

What is a dextrose IV solution?

Dextrose IV solutions can also be combined with many drugs, for IV administration. Dextrose is a carbohydrate, which is one part of nutrition in a normal diet. Solutions containing dextrose provide calories and may be given intravenously in combination with amino acids and fats.

What is the release date for 50% dextrose syringes?

Pfizer has 50% dextrose 50 mL vials on back order and the company estimates a release date of May 2022. The 50% dextrose 50 mL LifeShield syringes and 50 mL Ansyr II syringes are on back order and the company estimates a release date of March 2022. Updated February 28, 2022 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist.