Mannite.
A diuretic drug used in the treatment of oedema of the brain.
An alcohol of mannose. Also an osmotic diuretic if consumed in sufficient quantity.
Diuretic, sometimes known under the trade name Osmitrol, used to promote the excretion of urine, to decrease abnormally high pressure in the eye or cranium, or to test kidney function. Adverse effects include heart abnormalities, edema of the lungs, headache, and vomiting.
A diuretic administered by injection to supplement other diuretics in the treatment of fluid retention (edema), to treat some kidney disorders, and to relieve pressure in brain injuries. Headache, chest pain, and dry mouth may occur following injection.
An osmotic diuretic given by a slow intravenous infusion to reduce oedema of the brain or raised intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
An osmotic diuretic used primarily to treat oliguric renal failure and to reduce intracranial pressures (e.g., in patients with threatened herniation of the brain through the foramen magnum).
This statement pertains to a type of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. The specific sugar alcohol being referred to is 70% as sweet as sugar. Additionally, it has the benefit of providing fewer calories compared to sugar and also has a less profound impact on blood sugar levels.
This osmotic diuretic medication is employed to manage cerebral edema (the retention of fluid) and to alleviate glaucoma (an excessive buildup of fluid and pressure within the eye).