Open AccessThe tolerability and efficacy of oral isotonic solution versus plain water in dengue patients: A randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Leonard Nainggolan,
Saptawati Bardosono,
Ermita I. Ibrahim Ilyas
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of community medicine/indian journal of community medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-3581
pISSN - 0970-0218
DOI - 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_377_16
Subject(s) - tolerability , medicine , dengue fever , vomiting , nausea , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , adverse effect , immunology
Plasma leakage plays an important role in dengue infection, and this condition can lead to hemoconcentration, hypovolemia, and shock. Fluid replacement is the main treatment for dengue. There is a lack of evidence to support certain oral fluid therapy as a treatment for dengue patients.