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MANNITOL is a brand name for Mannitol. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Mannitol 15% w/v Solution for Infusion is indicated for use as an osmotic diuretic in the following situations: • Promotion of diuresis in the prevention and/or treatment of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure before irreversible oliguric renal failure becomes established. • Reduction of intracranial pressure…
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Posology:
The choice of the specific mannitol concentration, dosage and rate of administration depends on the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient and concomitant therapy.
Adults and adolescents:
Acute renal failure The general dose range for adults is 50 to 200 g mannitol (330 to 1320 ml) in a 24- hour period, with a dosage limit of 50 g mannitol (330 ml) on any one occasion. In most instances adequate response will be achieved at a dosage of 50 to 100 g mannitol/day (330 to 660 ml).
The rate of administration is usually adjusted to maintain a urine flow of at least 30-50 ml per hour. Only in emergency situations, the maximum infusion rate can be as high as 200 mg/kg infused over 5 minutes (see also test dose). After 5 minutes, the infusion rate should be readjusted to maintain a urine flow of at least 30-50 ml per hour, with a maximum dose of 200 g/24h.
3 ml/kg) infused over a period of 3 to 5 minutes. For example in an adult patient with a body weight of 70 kg: approximately 100 ml of a 15% solution. The response to the test dose is considered adequate if at least 30-50 ml/hour of urine is excreted for 2-3 hours.
If an adequate response is not attained, a further test dose may be given. If an adequate response to the second test dose is not attained, treatment with mannitol should be discontinued and the patient reassessed as established renal failure may be present.
5 to 2 g/kg bw (10 to 13 ml/kg bw), infused over 30 to 60 minutes. 5 hours before surgery to obtain the maximum effect. Promotion of elimination of renally excreted toxic substances in poisoning In forced diuresis the dose of mannitol should be adjusted to maintain urinary output of at least 100 ml/hour.
Positive fluid balance of 1-2 litres should be aimed for. An initial loading dose of approximately 25 g (165 ml) may be given. 3 ml/kg bw) over 3-5 minutes. 5 g/kg bw (3 ml to 10 ml/kg bw). This dose may be repeated once or twice, after an interval of 4 to 8 hours, if necessary.
For increased intracranial and intraocular pressure, the dose may be given over 30 to 60 minutes as for adults.
Elderly population:
8. Adding other medications or using an incorrect administration technique may cause febrile reactions due to possible introduction of pyrogens. In case of an adverse reaction, infusion must be stopped immediately. 6. • Volume and electrolyte replacement before use In patients with shock and renal dysfunction, mannitol should not be administered until volume (fluid; blood) and electrolytes have been replaced.
• Monitoring The acid base balance, renal function and serum osmolarity must be monitored carefully when mannitol is used. Patients receiving mannitol should be monitored for any deterioration in renal, cardiac or pulmonary function and treatment discontinued in the case of adverse events.
Urinary output, fluid balance, central venous pressure and electrolyte balance (in particular serum sodium and potassium levels) should be carefully monitored. • Incompatibility with blood Mannitol should not be given concomitantly with blood because it may cause agglutination and crenation of blood cells.
• Crystallization When exposed to low temperatures, solutions of mannitol may crystallize. Inspect for crystals prior to administration. If crystals are visible, redissolve by warming the solution up to 37°C, followed by gentle agitation.
2. • Laboratory test interferences Mannitol can cause false low results in some tests systems for inorganic phosphorus blood concentrations. Mannitol produces false positive results in tests for blood ethylene glycol concentrations in which mannitol is initially oxidized to an aldehyde.
• Paediatric use Safety and effectiveness in the paediatric population have not been established in clinical studies. • Geriatric use In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or drug therapy.
• Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, including anaphylaxis, as well as other hypersensitivity/infusion reactions have been reported with mannitol. 8). The infusion must be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms of a suspected hypersensitivity reaction develops.
Appropriate therapeutic countermeasures must be instituted as clinically indicated. , in some fruits and vegetables) and is widely used as an excipient in drugs and cosmetics. Therefore, patients may be sensitized without having received intravenous treatment with mannitol.
g. confusion, lethargy, coma has been reported in patients treated with mannitol, in particular in the presence of impaired renal function. Fatal outcomes have been reported. CNS toxicity may result from: - High serum mannitol concentrations - Serum hyperosmolarity resulting in intracellular dehydration within the CNS - Hyponatraemia or other disturbances of electrolyte and acid/base balance secondary to mannitol administration.
At high concentrations, mannitol may cross the blood brain barrier and interfere with the ability of the brain to maintain the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid especially in the presence of acidosis. In patients with preexisting compromised blood brain barrier, the risk of increasing cerebral oedema (general or focal) associated with repeated or continued use of mannitol must be individually weighed against the expected benefits.
A rebound increase of intracranial pressure may occur several hours after the use of mannitol. Patients with compromised blood brain barrier are at increased risk. • Risk of renal complications Reversible, acute oligoanuric renal failure, has occurred in patients with normal pretreatment renal function who received large intravenous doses of mannitol.
Although the osmotic nephrosis associated with mannitol administration is, in principle reversible, osmotic nephrosis in general is known to potentially proceed to chronic or even end-stage renal failure. Patients with pre-existing renal disease, or those receiving potentially nephrotoxic medicinal products, are at increased risk of renal failure following administration of mannitol.
Mannitol 15% w/v Solution for infusion is contra-indicated in patients presenting with: • Pre-existing plasma hyperosmolarity • Severe dehydration • Established anuria • Severe heart failure • Severe pulmonary congestion or pulmonary oedema.
2) • Progressive renal damage or dysfunction after institution of mannitol therapy, including increasing oliguria and azotemia
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As for adults, the dosage depends on the weight, clinical and biological condition of the patient and concomitant therapy. The general dose range is the same as for adults 50 to 200 g mannitol in a 24 hour period (330 to 1320 ml in a day ), with a dosage limit of 50 g mannitol (330 ml) on any one occasion.
Since incipient renal insufficiency may be present, caution should be used when reviewing patient’s status prior to dose selection.
Method of administration:
The solution is for intravenous administration through a sterile and non-pyrogenic equipment. The osmolarity of the solution should be considered. Hyperosmolar mannitol solutions may cause vein damage. This hypertonic solution should be administered via a large peripheral or, preferably, a central vein.
Rapid infusion in peripheral veins may be harmful. Use an administration set which includes a final in-line filter, because of the potential for mannitol crystals to form, and use an aseptic technique. The equipment should be primed with the solution in order to prevent air entering the system.
Do not remove the unit from the overwrap until ready for use. The inner bag maintains the sterility of the product. Use only if the solution is clear without visible particles or discoloration and the seal is intact. Confirm the integrity of the bag.
Use only if the container is undamaged. Administer immediately following insertion of the infusion set. Mannitol solutions may crystallize when exposed to low temperatures. At higher concentrations, the solutions have a greater tendency to crystallize.
Inspect for crystals prior to administration. If crystals are visible, re-dissolve by warming the solution up to 37°C, followed by gentle agitation. Solutions should not be heated in water or in a microwave oven due to the potential for product contamination or damage.
Only dry heat (for example, a warming cabinet) should be used. Allow the solution to cool to room or body temperature before re-inspection for crystals and use. 6. 6.
• Risk of air embolism Do not use plastic containers in series connections. Such use could result in air embolism due to residual air being drawn from the primary container before the administration of the fluid from the secondary container is completed.
Pressurizing intravenous solutions contained in flexible plastic containers to increase flow rates can result in air embolism if the residual air in the container is not fully evacuated prior to administration. Use of a vented intravenous administration set with the vent in the open position could result in air embolism.
Vented intravenous administration sets with the vent in the open position should not be used with flexible plastic containers. 5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Effect Potentialisation Concurrent use of other diuretics may potentiate the effects of mannitol and dose adjustments may be required.
Effect Inhibition Mannitol promotes urine flow, which will mainly affect drugs that are renally reabsorbed to a large extent - thereby increasing their clearance and reducing their exposure. Mannitol increases urinary excretion of lithium and therefore concomitant use of mannitol may impair the response to lithium.
Nephrotoxicity of drugs due to fluid imbalance related to mannitol Although an interaction in humans is unlikely, patients receiving concomitant cyclosporine and aminoglycoside should be closely monitored for signs of nephrotoxicity.
g. aminoglycoside) and mannitol may potentiate the toxicity of neurotoxic agents. 4). , digoxin, agents that may cause QT prolongation, neuromuscular blocking agents). Other potential interactions are with tubocurarine and depolarising neuromuscular blocking drugs (enhancement of their effects by mannitol), oral anticoagulants (mannitol may reduce their effects by increasing the concentration of clotting factors secondary to dehydration) and digoxin (if hypokalaemia follows mannitol treatment there is a risk of digoxin toxicity).
6 Pregnancy and lactation There are no relevant published data from the use of mannitol in pregnant women. There are no relevant published data from animal studies with respect to mannitol effect on pregnancy and/or embryo/foetal development and/or parturition and/or postnatal development.
Mannitol should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly needed. There is no information on excretion of mannitol in breast milk. 7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines Not relevant. 8 Undesirable effects The following adverse reactions have been reported in post-marketing experience.
The frequency of the adverse drug reactions listed in this section cannot be estimated from the available data. MedDRA System Organ Class Adverse reaction (MedDRA Preferred Term) Frequency Immune system disorders Allergic reaction Anaphylactic reaction including anaphylactic shock* Not known MedDRA System Organ Class Adverse reaction (MedDRA Preferred Term) Frequency Vascular disorders Hypotension Hypertension Not known Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Pulmonary oedema Rhinitis Not known Gastrointestinal disorders Mouth dry Thirst Nausea Vomiting Not known Metabolism and nutrition disorders Fluid and electrolytes imbalance** • Dehydration • Oedema Metabolic acidosis Nervous system disorders Headache Dizziness Rebound intracranial pressure increase CNS toxicity manifested by • Convulsions • Coma • Confusion • Lethargy Not known Eye disorders Blurred vision Not known Cardiac disorders Cardiac arrhythmia Congestive heart failure Palpitations Not known Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Skin […]
Serum osmolar gap and renal function should be closely monitored and appropriate action initiated, should signs of worsening renal function or haematuria appear. Mannitol should be administered with caution to patients with severely impaired renal function.
2). If the urine output declines or haematuria is observed during mannitol infusion, the patient’s clinical status should be closely reviewed for developing renal impairment, and the mannitol infusion suspended, if necessary. • Risk of hypervolaemia The cardiovascular status of the patient should be carefully evaluated before rapidly administering Mannitol 15% w/v Solution for infusion.
High doses and/or high rates of infusion, as well as accumulation of mannitol (due to insufficient renal excretion of mannitol), may result in hypervolaemia, overexpansion of the extracellular fluid, which may lead to or exacerbate existing congestive heart failure.
Accumulation of mannitol may result if urine output continues to decline during administration and this may worsen existing or latent congestive heart failure. If the patient’s cardiac or pulmonary function deteriorates, treatment should be discontinued.
• Risk of water and electrolyte imbalances, hyperosmolarity Mannitol-induced osmotic diuresis may cause or worsen dehydration/hypovolaemia and hemoconcentration. Administration of mannitol may also cause hyperosmolarity. Should patient serum osmolarity increase during treatment, the effects of mannitol on diuresis and reduction of intracranial and intraocular pressure may be impaired.
In addition, depending on dosage and duration of administration, electrolyte and acid/base imbalances may result from transcellular shifts of water and electrolytes, osmotic diuresis and/or other mechanisms. Such imbalances may be severe and potentially fatal.
Imbalances that may result from mannitol treatment include: • Hypernatraemia, dehydration and hemoconcentration (resulting from excessive water loss) • Hyponatraemia (Shift of sodium-free intracellular fluid into the extra cellular compartment following mannitol infusion may lower serum sodium concentration and aggravate pre-existing hyponatraemia.
) Hyponatraemia can lead to headache, nausea, seizures, lethargy, coma, cerebral oedema, and death. Acute symptomatic hyponatraemic encephalopathy is considered a medical emergency. The risk for developing hyponatraemia is increased, for example, – in children – in elderly patients – in women – postoperatively – in persons with psychogenic polydipsia.
The risk for developing encephalopathy as a complication of hyponatraemia is increased, for example, – in paediatric patients (≤16 years of age) – in women (in particular, premenopausal women) – in patients with hypoxaemia – in patients with underlying central nervous system disease.
• Hypokalaemia • Hyperkalaemia • Other electrolytes imbalances • Metabolic acidosis • Metabolic alkalosis By sustaining diuresis, mannitol administration may obscure and intensify inadequate hydration or hypovolaemia. • Infusion reactions Infusion site reactions have occurred with the use of mannitol.
They include signs and symptoms of infusion site irritation and inflammation, as well as severe reactions (compartment syndrome ) when associated with extravasation. 8. Adding other medications or using an incorrect administration technique may cause febrile reactions due to possible introduction of pyrogens.
In case of an adverse reaction, infusion must be stopped immediately. For information on […]