Pentagon D5 Injection is used for short term fluid replacement. It works by replenishing fluid loss. Thus, it treats hypovolemia that can result due to dehydration, injury, or burns.

Pentagon D5 Injection is a chemical found in blood that can be used to replace the loss of water and chemicals and to maintain acid-base balance in the body due to certain diseases

Uses of Pentagon Injection

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Pentagon Injection

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Pentagon D5 Injection helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Pentagon Injection

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 Pentagon

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Pentagon Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pentagon D5 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pentagon D5 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Pentagon D5 Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Pentagon D5 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Pentagon D5 Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CAUTION

Pentagon D5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pentagon D5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Pentagon D5 Injection

₹37.93/Injection

D5 IV Injection

D.J Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹37.19/injection

2% cheaper

D 5% Injection

Eurolife Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹32.06/injection

15% cheaper

Amanta D5 Steriport 5% Injection

Amanta Healthcare Ltd

₹82.2/injection

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Nirlife Dextrose Injection

Nirlife Healthcare

₹31.01/injection

18% cheaper

5 D 5% Injection

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd

₹34.24/injection

10% cheaper

Quick tips

Pentagon D5 Injection is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
Pentagon D5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Pentagon D5 Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Crystalloids

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Marketer details

Name: Pentagon Labs Ltd

Address: Plot No-206, Archana apartment, 8b-Ratlam kothi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh - 452001

Country of origin: India

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