Uses of Osmosol 20% IV

Acute renal failure
Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)
Glaucoma

Side effects of Osmosol 20% IV

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dehydration

How to use Osmosol 20% IV

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Osmosol 20% IV works

Osmosol 20% IV is an inert substance with high osmotic pressure. It draws water into the kidney, which in turn increases the amount of urine production. Osmosol 20% IV is also used to lower the pressure inside the eye or swelling around the brain.

What if you forget to take Osmosol 20% IV?

If you miss a dose of Osmosol 20% IV, please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It is given as an injection into the veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor sodium and potassium level, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Osmosol 20% IV. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Osmosol 20% IV may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Osmosol 20% IV is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Osmosol 20% IV does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Osmosol 20% IV is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osmosol 20% IV may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Osmosol 20% IV in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.