Microspan Infusion 500.0 ml in 1 bottle

All Details About Microspan Infusion

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Microspan Infusion

Description:

Microspan Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement. Thus, treats hypovolemia that can result due to any surgery, injury, or burns.

Microspan Infusion is a large weight molecular substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and works by producing pressure in the blood which is known as oncotic pressure. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Earlier taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.

The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses:

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Microspan

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microspan Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Microspan Infusion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Microspan Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Microspan Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Microspan Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Microspan Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Microspan Infusion used for?

Microspan Infusion is a special type of intravenous (IV) fluid used as a plasma volume expander, which means it helps quickly increase the amount of fluid in your blood vessels. Doctors use it for short-term fluid replacement in situations like shock caused by severe bleeding, burns, or other trauma.

How is Microspan Infusion different from a standard saline IV drip?

While saline provides hydration, Microspan Infusion works differently. It contains large molecules that stay inside your blood vessels for a longer period. These molecules act like a sponge, pulling fluid from the surrounding tissues back into your bloodstream to rapidly boost your blood volume and blood pressure.

Why would a doctor use Microspan Infusion during a major surgery?

In certain surgeries, especially those involving the heart or blood vessels, Microspan Infusion is used to improve blood flow and prevent complications. It can be used to prepare the heart-lung bypass machine, and is also used to help prevent the formation of dangerous blood clots after surgery.

My doctor said Microspan Infusion helps prevent blood clots. How does it do that?

Microspan Infusion helps make the blood less sticky. It works by reducing the clumping of red blood cells, and also makes platelets (the tiny cells that start the clotting process) less likely to stick together and to the blood vessel walls.

Can Microspan Infusion be used instead of a blood transfusion?

No. Microspan Infusion is a "volume expander," not a blood substitute. It can restore fluid volume to stabilize your blood pressure, but it cannot carry oxygen the way red blood cells do. In cases of severe blood loss, a blood transfusion would still be necessary.

Can Microspan Infusion be used for conditions affecting circulation in my hands and feet?

Affirmative. In some cases, doctors use Microspan Infusion to treat conditions like Raynaud's phenomenon, or to help prevent tissue damage from frostbite. By making the blood less thick and improving flow, it helps deliver more oxygen to these small blood vessels.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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