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Hetastarch (Pentastarch) Summary

Description: A derivative of STARCH used as a plasma substitute in the treatment of hemorrhage.

Also Known As: Pentastarch; Hydroxyethyl Starch; Braun Brand of Pentastarch; Bristol-Myers Squibb Brand of Pentastarch; Elohes Show All >>

Networked: 647 relevant articles (45 outcomes, 100 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Hetastarch is Relevant

  1. Hemorrhagic Shock : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 70 results
  2. Shock : 6 outcomes 4 studies in 45 results
  3. Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) : 4 outcomes 6 studies in 29 results
  4. Hemorrhage : 3 outcomes 13 studies in 101 results
  5. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 28 results
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Drugs Related to Hetastarch

  1. Ringer's solution
  2. HES 130-0.4
  3. Oxygen
  4. Colloids (Colloid)
  5. Hemoglobins (Hemoglobin)
  6. Polygeline
  7. Dextrans (Dextran)
  8. Deferoxamine (Desferal)
  9. crystalloid solutions
  10. hydroxyethyl starch-deferoxamine conjugate
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Therapies Related to Hetastarch

  1. Resuscitation
  2. Hemodilution
  3. Spinal Anesthesia
  4. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
  5. Ligation
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