Mannitol

Alternate Name: Osmitrol

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Cardiovascular Agent, Diagnostic Agent, Kidney Function

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 %

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, or brain problems. This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsFluid or electrolyte imbalanceInfusion reaction Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Coughing or shortness of breath. Fever or chills. Loss of feeling or tingling anywhere in your body. No increase in passing urine, trouble passing urine, or a decrease in how much or how often you pass urine. Seizures. Skin rash. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Swelling, redness, or pain where the needle was placed.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how mannitol works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cyclosporine, digoxin, lithiumAminoglycoside antibioticMuscle relaxantsOther diuretics (water pill), Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.