Mannitol Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- MANNITOL (Generic for OSMITROL)
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MANNITOL (MAN i tol) reduces swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. It may also be used to help the body make more urine. It works by helping your kidneys remove more fluid and salt from your blood through the urine. It belongs to a group of medications called diuretics.

MANNITOL (Generic for OSMITROL) Information

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MANNITOL (MAN i tol) reduces swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. It may also be used to help the body make more urine. It works by helping your kidneys remove more fluid and salt from your blood through the urine. It belongs to a group of medications called diuretics.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is infused into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
-Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
-Cisplatin
-Cyclosporine
-Diuretics
-Lithium
-Medications for infection such as acyclovir, adefovir, amphotericin B, bacitracin, cidofovir, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, pentamidine, vancomycin
-NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
-Pamidronate
-Zoledronic acid

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
-Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
-High acid level—trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue, confusion, headache, fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting
-High bicarbonate level—confusion, tremors or shaking, feeling faint or lightheaded, nausea, vomiting, muscle spasms, numbness of the face, feet, or hands
-High potassium level—muscle weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat
-High sodium level—confusion, increased thirst, muscle weakness, unusual weakness or fatigue, twitching muscles
-Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
-Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
-Painful swelling, warmth, or redness of the skin, blisters or sores at the infusion site
-Seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.