| calcium gluconate | <chemical> D-gluconic acid calcium salt (2:1). The calcium salt of gluconic acid. The compound has a variety of uses, including its use as a calcium replenisher in hypocalcaemic states. Chemical name: D-Gluconic acid, calcium salt (2:1) (12 Dec 1998) |
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| antimony sodium gluconate | <chemical> Antimony complex where the metal may exist in either the pentavalent or trivalent states. The pentavalent gluconate is used in leishmaniasis. The trivalent gluconate is most frequently used in schistosomiasis. Pharmacological action: antiprotozoal agents, schistosomicides. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gluconate 5-dehydrogenase | <enzyme> Catalyses conversion of gluconic acid to 5-ketogluconic acid; genbank x80019(gno) Registry number: EC 1.1.1.69 Synonym: gluconate-nadp 5-oxidoreductase, gno dehydrogenase, gno gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| gluconate permease | <chemical> Gntp(bs) isolated from bacillus subtilis Chemical name: permease, gluconate Synonym: gntp gene product, gntp(bs) gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| phospho-2-keto-3-deoxy-gluconate aldolase | <enzyme> Minor descriptor (75-84); on-line and index medicus search aldehyde-lyases (75-84) Registry number: EC 4.1.2.14 Synonym: 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate aldolase, 6-phospho-2-keto-3-deoxy-d-gluconate d-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate-lyase, kdpga (26 Jun 1999) |
| potassium gluconate | Gluconic acid potassium salt, used in hypokalaemia as a replenisher. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ferrous gluconate | Iron gluconate; a haematinic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 2,5-diketo-D-gluconate 5-reductase | <enzyme> Catalyses reversibly the stereospecific NADPH-dependent reduction of 2,5-diketo-d-gluconate to 2-keto-l-gluconate Registry number: EC 1.1.1.- Synonym: 2,5-dkg reductase (26 Jun 1999) |
| adrenal cortex injection | An obsolete treatment involving the parenteral administration of extract of the adrenal cortex; formerly used in treatment of Addison's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bolus injection | <procedure> The injection of a drug (or drugs) in a high quantity (called a bolus) at once, the opposite of gradual administration (as in intravenous infusion). (18 Nov 1997) |
| regular insulin injection | A preparation that may contain 20, 40, 80, 100, or 500 USP insulin units per ml, although the trend is toward standardizing all insulin preparations at 100 units per ml; it is administered subcutaneously, occasionally intravenously, and has a rapid onset of action, has a brief duration (5 to 7 hours), and is compatible for mixing with long-acting insulin preparations; used in the treatment of diabetic acidosis and insulin coma. Synonym: regular insulin injection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ringer's injection | A sterile solution of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride, containing in each 100 ml between 820 and 900 mg of sodium chloride, between 25 and 35 mg of potassium chloride, and between 30 and 37 mg of calcium chloride; used intravenously as a fluid and electrolyte replenisher. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water for injection | Water purified by distillation for the preparation of products for parenteral use. (05 Mar 2000) |
| collagen injection | Correction of superficial soft tissue deformities, acne scars, or age-related skin changes by injection (implantation) of collagen; bovine collagen preparations are commonly used. Prior intradermal testing is necessary to exclude hypersensitivity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| selective injection | Injection of contrast medium following selective catheterization of a branch artery or vein for angiography. (05 Mar 2000) |