name: | Glucose |
ATC code: | B05CX01 | route: | intravenous |
n-compartments | 1 |
Glucose is a monosaccharide sugar that serves as the main source of energy for the body's cells. It is used intravenously as a source of calories and fluid in patients unable to eat or drink, for treatment of hypoglycemia, dehydration, or during parenteral nutrition. Glucose is approved and widely used in clinical practice.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult subjects after intravenous administration of glucose.
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