Metcerin Injection

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INTRODUCTION

Metcerin Injection is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of cerebral edema. It works by drawing water out of the tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain.

Metcerin Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not try to self administer the injection until you know how to inject it. Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose, hence follow your doctor advice while taking the medicine.

The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.


USES OF METCERIN INFUSION

  • Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)

BENEFITS OF METCERIN INFUSION

In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)

Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness. Metcerin Injection decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain. This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain. It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further complications.

SIDE EFFECTS OF METCERIN INFUSION

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

Common side effects of Metcerin

  • No common side effects seen

HOW TO USE METCERIN INFUSION

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

HOW METCERIN INFUSION WORKS

Metcerin Injection is a combination of two medicines: Glycerin and Mannitol which treat increased pressure in the skull/brain. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic which draws water out of tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain. Addition of Glycerin prevents the swelling from coming back which may possibly occur with plain Mannitol.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metcerin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metcerin Injection 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.
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Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metcerin Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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Driving

SAFE
Metcerin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metcerin Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metcerin Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metcerin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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