Early quality of life benefits of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis

Clinical effects of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis

Objective. This study reviews the relevant publications on the clinical effects of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis (PD). Design. The study provides a systematic review of the literature (MEDLINE search with icodextrin as the keyword). Results. Icodextrin induces sustained transcapillary ultrafiltration during long dwell periods. It also stimulates increased removal of sodium by the peritoneal...

Icodextrin allergy in a peritoneal dialysis patient.

EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) peritoneal dialysis solution Label

WARNING: UNRECOGNIZED HYPOGLYCEMIA RESULTING FROM DRUG-DEVICE INTERACTION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning • Use of non-specific glucose monitors has resulted in falsely elevated glucose readings due to maltose interference leading to inappropriate insulin administration or withholding of hypoglycemia treatment. Permanent neurological damage and death have been report...

Effect of icodextrin-based peritoneal dialysis solution on peritoneal membrane.

Using changes in cell counts and levels of cancer antigen 125 (CA125), fibrinogen degradation product (FDP), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in effluent before and after the use of icodextrin-based peritoneal dialysis solution (icodextrin), we evaluated the effects of icodextrin on peritoneal membrane. The subjects were 8 anuric patients (4 men, 4 women) who had been using a 2.5% glucose-based dialysi...

Impact on peritoneal membrane of use of icodextrin-based dialysis solution in peritoneal dialysis patients.

The usefulness of icodextrin-containing peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution for the management of body fluid and blood pressure has been reported. However, icodextrin PD solution is a foreign solution in the body, and the possible induction of intraperitoneal inflammation has been reported. In this study, we investigated at 6-month intervals the influence of icodextrin solution on peritoneal perm...