hetastarch

hetastarch /het·a·starch/ (het´ah-stahrch) an esterified amylopectin-containing starch, used as a plasma volume expander, administered by infusion.

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hetastarch

[het′əstärch]

a plasma volume expander.

indications It is prescribed to treat hypovolemia in shock and is used in leukapheresis to help increase the yield of granulocytes.

contraindications Severe bleeding, severe heart or kidney dysfunction with oliguria or anuria, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are influenza-like symptoms, muscle pain, edema, and anaphylaxis.

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extender [ek-sten´der]

something that enlarges or prolongs; called also expander.

artificial plasma extender (plasma volume extender) a substance that can be transfused to maintain fluid volume of the blood in event of great necessity, supplemental to the use of whole blood and plasma. Called also plasma volume expander.

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hetastarch

an artificial colloid produced by addition of hydroxyethyl ether groups into amylopectin; used as a plasma volume expander for treatment of shock.

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Patient discussion about hetastarch.

Q. i have a ex boyfriend who is 57 i think hes a alcoholic or something or bipolar.. his personality flip flops. well wondering what is causing this maybe midlife crisis .. i asked something is going on... he thinks he's fine.

A. Does he make irresponsible decisions regarding money, job, etc.? Does he have exalted mood? Does he acts dangerously; being sure he can't be harmed?

Personality changes are indeed suggestive of bipolar. If you think he does have bipolar, than consulting a psychiatrist may be wise, since this disease can be diagnosed by him or her and there's a quite successful treatment.

You may read more here:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html