Vetplasma

Ingredients & Composition:

Each 100 ml of Vet Plasma contains

Hydroxyethyl Starch (130/0.4) 6.0 gm

Sodium Chloride IP 0.9 gm

Water for Injection IP q.s.

Description:

Vetplasma contains hydroxyethyl starch in isotonic sodium chloride intravenous infusion (6%). It is a clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to slightly yellow, sterile, non-pyrogenic, isotonic solution for intravenous administration using sterile equipment. The hydroxyethyl starch contained in VetPlasma is a synthetic colloid for use in plasma volume replacement. The chemical name of hydroxyethyl starch is poly (0-2-hydroxyethyl) starch.

Hypovolemi indicates loss of intravascular fluid. Dehydration refers to the loss of whole body fluid, i.e. extra cellular fluid (ECF) & intracellular fluid . whenever there is a dehydration chances of animal developing hypovolemia is high. Dehydration and hypovolemia are not same but linked to each other. Severe dehydration may lead to hypovolemia and hypovolemia can also be a critical stage of dehydration as there is direct loss of blood volume. In such condition colloidal infusion should be given to the animal to replenish lost intra-vascular fluid.