Dextrose 50% for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Dextrose 50% is used in dog for Hypoglycemia. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dextrose 50% in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: D50W
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.25–0.5 g/kg | Bolus, then CRI 2.5-5% dextrose in fluids | Until blood glucose stabilized | Hypoglycemia | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Continuous-rate infusion (CRI) in dog
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.25–0.5 g/kg Bolus, then CRI 2.5-5% dextrose in fluids. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Mechanism of action
Provides glucose for cellular energy metabolism. Corrects hypoglycemia and provides caloric support.
Side effects & warnings
Must dilute to 10-12.5% for peripheral IV (phlebitis risk). Hyperglycemia with excessive dosing. Monitor blood glucose frequently.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Dextrose 50% dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Dextrose 50% pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.