Monograph Details
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Diagnostic Agents
> Diagnostic agents
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GLUCOSTIX |
| Manufacturer |
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Bayer Corp, Diagnostics Div. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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In vitro test; reagent strips (glucose oxidase). |
| Indications |
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Determination of whole blood glucose. |
| Adults and Children |
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Test according to package directions. May be read visually or by glucometer. |
| Contraindications |
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Neonatal blood specimens. |
| Precautions |
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Discard 4 months after opening. |
| Interactions |
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Ascorbic acid, uric acid, fluorides, high blood lipids, extremes in hematocrit may interfere. |
| How Supplied |
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Strips—25, 50, 100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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