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Osmitrol

Generic: MANNITOL

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Company
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
INTRAVENOUS
FDA Set ID
0d914965-7001-45cb-ba51-d7c5964b05bc
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OSMITROL is indicated for: • The reduction of intracranial pressure and treatment of cerebral edema; • The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure.

OSMITROL is an osmotic diuretic, indicated for the reduction of: • intracranial pressure and treatment of cerebral edema.

( 1 ) • elevated intraocular pressure.

( 1 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions from voluntary reports or clinical studies have been reported with OSMITROL.

Because many of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

• Hypersensitivity reactions : cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, hypotension, dyspnea, hypertension, pyrexia, chills, sweating, cough, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, urticarial/rash, pruritus, generalized pain, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and headache.

[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Renal Failure : acute kidney injury, osmotic nephrosis, azotemia, anuria, hematuria, oliguria, polyuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • CNS Toxicity : coma, seizures, confusion, lethargy; rebound increase in intracranial pressure; dizziness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances : hypovolemia, hypervolemia, peripheral edema, dehydration, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia; metabolic acidosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Infusion Site Reactions : phlebitis, inflammation, pain, rash, erythema, pruritus; compartment syndrome and swelling associated with extravasation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Cardiac and Respiratory Disorders : congestive cardiac failure, pulmonary edema, palpitations • Gastrointestinal Disorders : thirst, dry mouth • General Disorders : asthenia, malaise The most common adverse reactions are hypersensitivity reactions, renal failure, CNS toxicity, hypo/hypervolemia, hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hyperkalemia, and infusion site reactions.

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Baxter Healthcare at 1-866-888-2472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.