What Is Hextend Used For
Hextend (6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection) Is Indicated in the Treatment of Hypovolemia When Plasma Volume Expansion Is Desired in Settings...
HEXTEND (6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection) is indicated in the treatment of hypovolemia when plasma volume expansion is desired in settings where adequate alternative treatment is unavailable. It is not a substitute for blood or plasma.
When do you use hextend?
Hextend is used to treat or prevent hypovolemia (decreased blood plasma volume, also called “shock”) that may occur as a result of serious injury, surgery, severe blood loss, burns, or other trauma.
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What type of solution is hetastarch?
Hetastarch is an artificial colloid pharmacologically classified as a plasma volume expander; 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a fluid and electrolyte replenisher. 6% Hetastarch in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a clear, pale yellow to amber solution.
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