Osmitrol

Osmitrol

Osmitrol (pronounced: /ɒzˈmɪtrɔːl/), also known as Mannitol (pronounced: /ˈmanɪtɔːl/), is a type of diuretic medication used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. The term "Osmitrol" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, Osmotic diuretic mannitol.

Usage

Osmitrol is used in the treatment of cerebral edema and glaucoma, and to promote diuresis in renal failure. It is also used as a renal diagnostic agent and as a protective measure during urologic surgery.

Side Effects

Possible side effects of Osmitrol include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and hypersensitivity reactions.

Contraindications

Osmitrol is contraindicated in patients with anuria, severe electrolyte imbalance, and in patients who are known to be hypersensitive to the drug.

Interactions

Osmitrol may interact with other medications, including lithium, digoxin, and certain blood pressure medications.

Pharmacology

Osmitrol works by increasing the amount of water drawn into the kidneys to be excreted as urine, thereby reducing the amount of water in the blood and tissues.

See Also

• Diuretic
• Cerebral edema
• Glaucoma
• Renal failure
• Urologic surgery
• Dehydration
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Anuria
• Lithium
• Digoxin
• Blood pressure medications

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Osmitrol
• Wikipedia's article - Osmitrol

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