Hyskon high molecular weight and Syndros

• 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: dronabinol
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Marinol, Syndros

Syndros is a man-made form of cannabis (also known as marijuana).

Syndros is used to treat loss of appetite that causes weight loss in people with AIDS.

Syndros is also used to treat severe nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. This medicine is usually given after medicines to control nausea and vomiting have been tried without success.

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