Dextran - Wikipedia
Dextran is a complex branched glucan (polysaccharide derived from the condensation of glucose), originally derived from wine. IUPAC defines dextrans as "Branched poly-α-d-glucosides of microbial …
Dextran: Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage - MedicineNet
What is dextran, and what is it used for? Dextran is a prescription medication used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulatory plasma blood) resulting from surgery, trauma, severe burns, or …
Dextran: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank
Dextran is a low molecular weight dextran used as an adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma, as well as the prophylaxis of venous thrombosis …
Dextran high molecular weight Uses, Side Effects & Warnings
Jul 28, 2025 · High-molecular weight dextran is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood …
Dextran - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Dextran is defined as an exopolysaccharide produced by certain bacteria, consisting of α (1→6) linked glucose units with branches formed by various α-linkages. It exhibits diverse physio-chemical …
Dextran | Treatment & Management | Point of Care - StatPearls
May 5, 2025 · Dextran is a versatile compound with many clinical medical applications, ranging from anesthesiology and surgery to radiology and ophthalmology.
dextran 40 | Pfizer Medical - US
dextran 40 medication page for healthcare professionals to search for scientific information on Pfizer medications. Also find the prescribing information, announcements, resources, and channels to …
Dextran - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
May 5, 2025 · Dextran is a medication used in managing and treating various clinical conditions, including during hemorrhage, shock, surgical procedures, radiological imaging, antithrombotic …
Dextran: Sources, Structures, and Properties - MDPI
Jul 1, 2021 · Dextran is an exopolysaccharide (EPS) synthesized by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) or their enzymes in the presence of sucrose.
Dextran - PubMed
May 5, 2025 · Dextran is a medication used in managing and treating various clinical conditions, including during hemorrhage, shock, surgical procedures, radiological imaging, antithrombotic …