Voluven
Voluven® is a 6% hydroxyethyl startch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride solution, which is indicated for the treatment of hypovolaemia. It is derived from waxy maize starch (potato starch is not bioequivalent1). It is also an iso-oncotic solution which is suitable for volumen replacement that can provides both initial and medium-term volume effects (4-6hrs).
Reference: 1. Lehmann et al. Drugs R D 2007; 8(4):229-240
Voluven® is a 6% hydroxyethyl startch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride solution, which is indicated for the treatment of hypovolaemia. It is derived from waxy maize starch (potato starch is not bioequivalent1). It is also an iso-oncotic solution which is suitable for volumen replacement that can provides both initial and medium-term volume effects (4-6hrs).
Reference: 1. Lehmann et al. Drugs R D 2007; 8(4):229-240
