Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Starch
Chemical Class
Amylopectin
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Uses
Hydroxyethyl Starch is a starch that is composed of more than 90 % of amylopectin. Hydroxyethyl Starch is a plasma volume expander. Hydro...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Amylopectin
It belongs to Amylopectin. It belongs to Plasma Protein Fractions pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Hydroxyethyl Starch is 580.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
33 to 66 ml/ kg — As recommended.
As Required
2
Adult · IV-inf
50 to 1000 ml — As recommended.
As required.
3
Child
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety Alerts
Hydroxyethyl Starch is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure, Haemorrhage, Anuria, Oliguria, Coagulation disorder
Important Warnings
Caution should be observed before administering Hydroxyethyl Starch to patients with severe liver disease or severe bleeding disorders
In cases of severe dehydration, a crystalloid solution should be given first
Generally, sufficient fluid should be administered in order to avoid dehydration
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Hydroxyethyl Starchwhich give rise to further complications include Increased serum amylase. Hydroxyethyl Starch produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Hydroxyethyl Starch therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hydroxyethyl Starch are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include HeadacheTachycardiaItchingFall in BP.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Hydroxyethyl Starch was found.
Storage
Eye Drops, Eye Oint Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 501.27
DRAP approved maximum price · per 500ml · approved 01 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 500mlRs 501.27
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