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hetastarch /het·a·starch/ (het´ah-stahrch) an esterified amylopectin-containing starch, used as a plasma volume expander, administered by infusion. 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. hetastarch an artificial colloid produced by addition of hydroxyethyl ether groups into amylopectin; used as a plasma volume expander for treatment of shock. 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? Read more or ask a question about hetastarchPersonality 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The patient had severe anemia and thrombocytopenia requiring albumin, hetastarch, vitamin K, erythropoietin, and transfusions of packed red blood cells, fresh-frozen plasma, and platelets. lt; < Clinical Study Data < < Hetastarch (24) PrepaCyte-CB (106) TNC (excluding nRBC) < < 82. In the United States, 6% hetastarch in lactated electrolyte injection is sold under the brand name Hextend(R) for the treatment of blood loss during surgery. |
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