Hyskon high molecular weight and Phenylephrine and promethazine

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight Hyskon is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Hyskon is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

Hyskon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: phenylephrine / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phenergan VC, Promethazine VC Plain, Promethazine VC

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Promethazine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Phenylephrine and promethazine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Phenylephrine and promethazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.