Intravenous Administration: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Intravenous Administration

Kounis Syndrome

Treatment for anaphylaxis was started, with intravenous administration of hydrocortisone, diphenhydramine and bronchodilators, followed by improvement in cutaneous rashes, [clinmedjournals.org]

Fig. 5 Tall and peaked T waves in leads V3 V6 Case 2 A 57 year-old male suffered anaphylactic shock and loss of consciousness when Given Intravenous administration of cervus [bmccardiovascdisord.biomedcentral.com]

administration. 9 In this case, the patient had ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest during anaphylactic reaction; epinephrine, although administered intravenously [cmaj.ca]

Talcosis

Abstract Pulmonary foreign body granulomatosis following intravenous administration of medications meant for oral use among drug addicts has been occasionally reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The fourth form, a result of intravenous administration of talc, is seen in drug users who inject medications intended for oral use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Talc causes 2 broad categories of lung disease: one caused from talc inhalation, and the other from intravenous administration. [rc.rcjournal.com]

Acute Gastroenteritis

As compared to 0.9% saline, intravenous administration of a dextrose-containing bolus of 0.9% saline is associated with a greater reduction of circulating ketones and a shorter [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, intravenous administration of saline solutions, possibly supplemented with lacking electrolytes, is required. [symptoma.com]

Risks of intravenous administration of hypotonic fluids for pediatric patients in ED and prehospital settings: let's remove the handle from the pump. [cdc.gov]

Salpingitis

Hospitalisation - including intravenous administration of antibiotics. Surgery - if the condition resists drug treatment. [global.fuyanpills.com]

Hospitalisation – including intravenous administration of antibiotics. Surgery – if the condition resists drug treatment. [best-home-remedies.com]

Adiposis Dolorosa

Pain may be relieved by intravenous administration of lidocaine, local corticosteroid (prednisone) injections and combinations of mexiletine and amitriptyline, or infliximab [orpha.net]

Calcinosis Circumscripta

Calcinosis cutis: a complication of intravenous administration of calcium glucanate. J Cutan Pathol. 2006;33(2) :60-2. 10. Palamaras I, Kyriakis K. [docksci.com]

Calcinosis cutis:a complication of intravenous administration of calcium glucanate. J Cutan Pathol. 2006; 33 (2):60–2. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 10. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Iron Deficiency

While oral iron supplement remains the mainstay, some indications for the intravenous administration have developed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There are several safe iron preparations for intravenous administration; the treatment may be given in a hospital or at a doctor’s surgery, depending on the available facilities [melbournehaematology.com.au]

In this case (or if iron tablets cause significant side effects), iron replacement is given through the vein (intravenous). [melbournehaematology.com.au]

Torsades De Pointes

Background: Intravenous administration of magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 ) is a very effective and safe treatment for torsades de pointes (TdP) associated with acquired long QT [doi.org]

BACKGROUND: Intravenous administration of magnesium sulphate (MgSO(4)) is a very effective and safe treatment for torsades de pointes (TdP) associated with acquired long QT [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Common Cold

Research has been done in the intensive care setting with respect to treatment with intravenous administration of fluids in severely ill children. [doi.org]

Min-qiang Liu, Feng-xian Li, Ya-kun Han, Jun-yong He, Hao-wen Shi, Li Liu and Ren-liang He, Administration of fentanyl via a slow intravenous fluid line compared with rapid [doi.org]

There are few reports of severe harm caused by high‐dose vitamin C administration, but they can usually be attributed to some other coinciding medical condition. [dx.doi.org]

Hyponatremia

In both cases, symptoms related to hyponatremia rapidly disappeared after sodium level correction with intravenous administration of hypertonic saline (3% NaCl). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

administration of hypertonic saline (3%) in ultramarathon runners with asymptomatic exercise-associated hyponatremia. 36 This study found that prompt intravenous administration [doi.org]

For severe or acute hyponatremia, treatment typically involves the intravenous administration of fluids and electrolytes. [rxlist.com]

Myxedema Coma

Three consecutive cases of myxedema coma treated successfully with either nasogastric or intravenous route of administration of I-triiodothyronine, followed by oral thyroxine [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, he demonstrated an inability to release TSH after intravenous administration of TRH and was found to have an enlarged sella turcica. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

None of the patients showed any serious cardiac ill-effects immediately or a few days following the intravenous administration of T3. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anemia

The relationship, if any, between intravenous iron administration and infections is reviewed. [doi.org]

Abstract Abstract: Intravenous ascorbic acid administration (IVAA) could override recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) resistance in hemodialysis patients with iron overload [doi.org]

For this reason, in patients with active inflammation and combined ACD/iron deficiency, intravenous administration of iron may be preferable to oral iron therapy. [doi.org]

Bronchitis

In support of this hypothesis, a study in rats demonstrated that oral but not intravenous guaifenesin administration increased respiratory secretions [ 18 ]. [doi.org]

Abbreviations AE: Adverse event CC: Cough clearance COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CYP: Cytochrome P450 ER: Extended-release FDA: Food and Drug Administration [doi.org]

GGE: Glyceryl guaiacolate ether GI: Gastrointestinal HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus IL-13: Interleukin 13 IR: Immediate-release IV: Intravenous MCC: Mucociliary clearance [doi.org]

Acute Bronchitis

In support of this hypothesis, a study in rats demonstrated that oral but not intravenous guaifenesin administration increased respiratory secretions [ 18 ]. [doi.org]

Abbreviations AE: Adverse event CC: Cough clearance COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CYP: Cytochrome P450 ER: Extended-release FDA: Food and Drug Administration [doi.org]

GGE: Glyceryl guaiacolate ether GI: Gastrointestinal HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus IL-13: Interleukin 13 IR: Immediate-release IV: Intravenous MCC: Mucociliary clearance [doi.org]

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Three Part Question Do [patients with uncomplicated acute alcohol intoxication], have increased ethanol clearance with the administration of [Intravenous fluids] compared [bestbets.org]

So, CPN was performed by the surgical team with 98% alcohol (40mL) under direct view, followed by sudden hypotension (65x35 mmHg), responsive to intravenous administration [scielo.br]

[…] resulted from intravenous administration ( 36, 100, 101, 104, 105 ). [cjasn.asnjournals.org]

Urinary Tract Infection

Based on these findings, we diagnosed the infant as having a complex UTI and started the intravenous administration of piperacillin/tazobactam. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

By mouth, intravenous[1] ATC code J01EE01 (WHO) Legal status Legal status AU: S4 (Prescription only) CA: -only UK: POM (Prescription only) US: -only Identifiers CAS Number [en.wikipedia.org]

Trade names Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, others Other names Co-trimoxazole (BAN UK) AHFS/Drugs.com Monograph Pregnancy category AU: C US: D (Evidence of risk) [1] Routes of administration [en.wikipedia.org]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

[…] fluids) and supplemental oxygen administration. [dovepress.com]

[…] important, given that saturation of 6 Some children will need hospitalization for bronchiolitis and are generally managed conservatively with nasogastric tube feeds (or intravenous [dovepress.com]

Upper Respiratory Infection

There are few reports of severe harm caused by high‐dose vitamin C administration, but they can usually be attributed to some other coinciding medical condition. [doi.org]

For example, the death of a 68‐year old African American man was not attributed to intravenous injection of 80 g of vitamin C on two consecutive days per se but to his coincident [doi.org]

Vaginitis

Patients can be desensitized to metronidazole either through progressive incremental intravenous or oral administration. 5. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Intravenous administration has been used for clinically resistant cases, 83 but this regimen is expensive, toxic, and probably unnecessary because oral metronidazole is well [glowm.com]

Capillary Leak Syndrome

The shock every time responded rapidly to intraveneous administration of fluid and was followed by a period of substantial polyuria. [ntvg.nl]

Intravenous administration of dextran 70 (molecular weight 70,000) and dextran (molecular weight 500,000) (in one patient), led to accumulation of these compounds in PEF at [jamanetwork.com]

Death from SCLS typically occurs during this recruitment phase because of pulmonary edema arising from excessive intravenous fluid administration during the earlier leak phase [en.wikipedia.org]

Myxedema

In addition, intravenous administration (75% of oral dose) can be used if the patient cannot tolerate the enteral route. [endocrineweb.com]

However, when emergency medical care is required to correct myxedema, it usually involves intravenous administration of thyroid hormones in large doses. [newsmax.com]

Treatments include: Intravenous Administration of Thyroid Hormones The principal reason for myxedema coma is the reduction in thyroid hormone levels. [ehealthwall.com]

Hyperventilation

Rebreathing from a paper bag and the intravenous administration of diazepam failed to improve the decreased Pa(CO2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rebreathing from a paper bag, intravenous administration of diazepam, and oxygen inhalation failed to alter the respiratory pattern. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Therefore, we administered intravenous fentanyl, at the rate of 50 microg x h(-1). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoglycemia

Register Diagnosis and classification of reactive hypoglycemia based on hormonal changes in response to oral and intravenous glucose administration - 24 Hours access EUR 36.00 [ajcn.org]

Sympathoadrenal symptoms and neuroglycopenic symptoms are nonspecific and should be attributed to hypoglycemia only when relieved by either oral or intravenous administration [britannica.com]

Typically, this involves a 72-hour fast under controlled conditions, enabling administration of glucagon intravenously at the conclusion of the study. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Hyperkalemia

administration, was studied in a total of 219 patients, most of whom were undergoing long-term hemodialysis. [doi.org]

Intravenous administration of glucose and insulin, which promotes movement of potassium from the extracellular space back into the cells. [rxlist.com]

[…] nebulized administration were also reported. 28 – 31, 33 Sodium bicarbonate Two studies investigated infusion of sodium bicarbonate for the management of hyperkalemia 30, [doi.org]

Insect Bite

Table 2 Emergency drugs for self-administration by children (2, 4): special aspects Further components of basic treatment are: oxygen administration (grade II or above), intravenous [doi.org]

Depending on adrenaline-mediated effects, aggressive intravenous fluid therapy to compensate for hypotension and administration of beta-sympathomimetics to induce bronchodilation [symptoma.com]

Antivenom administration - one to two ampoules intravenously, slowly. May be repeated, according to response, at 10 to 15 minute intervals. [anaesthesia.med.usyd.edu.au]

Constipation

Tolerability, gut effects, and pharmacokinetics of methylnaltrexone following repeated intravenous administration in humans. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 45, 538–546 (2005). 79. [doi.org]

Methylnaltrexone, a peripheral opioid μ-receptor antagonist is licensed for subcutaneous administration for the treatment of severe opioid-induced constipation in adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Korsten 2005 reported evacuation of a radio‐opaque oatmeal and barium mix in response to intravenous administration of 2 mg neostigmine or 2 mg neostigmine plus 0.4 glycopyrrolate [dx.doi.org]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 has been shown to enhance the absorption of this vitamin. [symptoma.com]

Treatment: The condition is treated with supplements, administered either through the oral or intravenous route. [symptoma.com]

Cystitis

All five superficial infections were treated with an intravenous administration of antibiotics and frequent dressing changes and healed uneventfully. [eoj.eg.net]

Acute Cystitis

INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION: this formulation should not be used intramuscularly. [caprifarmindo.com]

The solution should be administrated by intravenous injection over 2 - 4 minutes. [caprifarmindo.com]

Administration : For intravenous infusion, constitute the 1 g vial and add 10 ml of compatible IV diluents. [caprifarmindo.com]

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Given the short duration of most of the clinical trials comparing oral with intravenous administration of iron the long-term safety of these modes of administration of supplemental [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For patients intolerant of, or unresponsive to, oral iron, intravenous (IV) administration is the preferred route. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Efficacy and tolerability of conventional oral iron supplements are mixed; intravenous iron administration associates with finite but important risks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]