Chromium

Chromium is a blue-white, brittle metal. Chromium is involved in carbohydrate, lipid, protien metabolism, and plays a role in glucose metabolism. Chromium is considered essential in trace amounts in nutrition. Chromium is used as a it supplement in total parentral nutrition.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.2 mg
Single Dose: 0.2 (0.2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV
Instructions: As required
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Element. . The Molecular Weight of Chromium is 52.00.
Contraindications
Chromium is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chromium, which give rise to further complications include Reduced GFR (glomerular filtration rate).The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chromium include Convulsions, Hepatic damage, Coma, Nausea & vomiting, GI ulcer, Renal damage.
Indications
Chromium is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Treatment of locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Chromium was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Injection Store in a well closed container.
Warnings
Should be store in shielded containers. Minimize exposure with lead shielding. Urinanalysis is required within 24 hours after working with Cr-51.
Back to List

Any information that appears on this website page is provided for the purpose of general information. This website has been compiled in good faith by HMIS.Online. However, no guarantee is made as to the completeness, validity or accuracy of the information it contains.