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Plasma expanders

What are Plasma expanders?

Plasma expanders are agents that have relatively high molecular weight and boost the plasma volume by increasing the osmotic pressure. They are used to treat patients who have suffered hemorrhage or shock. Shock occurs due to reduced blood volume (usually due to hemorrhage) and it is necessary to get the blood volume back to normal as quickly as possible.

List of Plasma expanders

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
plasma protein fraction systemic (Pro)
No reviews
hydroxyethyl starch systemic (Pro)
No reviews
hetastarch systemic (Pro)
No reviews
dextran, high molecular weight systemic
No reviews
albumin human systemic (Pro)
No reviews
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See also

Medical conditions treated or associated with plasma expanders:

Further information

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