Voluven (500 ml) Infusion

Voluven (500 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Sodium Chloride, Hydroxy Ethyl Starch. This drug comes in the form of Infusion. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 500 ml and is priced at Rs 360 (arround $5.04 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Sodium Chloride+ Hydroxy Ethyl Starch)
Pharma Company :Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd
Brand Label :Voluven (500 ml)
Preparation Type :Infusion
Single Dose :500 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Sodium Chloride-9% Hydroxy Ethyl Starch-6%
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :500 ml
Price Unit :Rs 360 INR (arround $5.04 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 360 INR (arround $5.04 US Dollar)

Drug details for Voluven (500 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Voluven (500 ml) are :

  • Sodium Chloride-9% Hydroxy Ethyl Starch-6%

Sodium Chloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Hyponatraemia. Electrolite imbalance. Hypovolumic shock.

For more details on Sodium Chloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Chloride..

Hydroxy Ethyl Starch
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Plasma expander to prevent shock following severe blood loss, caused by trauma or surgery.

For more details on Hydroxy Ethyl Starch, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Hydroxy Ethyl Starch..

Voluven (500 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Voluven (500 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Sodium Chloride-9% Hydroxy Ethyl Starch-6%).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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