👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Glucose

2 known interactions

Indications

Establish presence of gestational diabetes
Oral glucose tolerance test
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia [in conscious but uncooperative patients]
Energy source

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

2 drug interactions identified for Glucose. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

Cautions

Do not give alone except when there is no significant loss of electrolytes; prolonged administration of glucose solutions without electrolytes can lead to hyponatraemia and other electrolyte disturban...

Side Effects

Frequency not known Chills; electrolyte imbalance; fever; fluid imbalance; hypersensitivity; local reaction; localised pain; polyuria; rash; venous thrombosis...

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Last reviewed: 2026

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