| Drug Name |
Icodextrin |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01124 |
| Description |
Icodextrin is an iso-osmotic peritoneal dialysis solution containing glucose polymers. It is used primarily for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for patients with end-stage renal disease. It is injected as a solution into the peritoneal cavity. The drug is absorbed via convective transport via peritoneal lymphatic pathways. |
| Indications and Usage |
Used for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients or automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for the management of end-stage renal disease. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00702
|
| KEGG ID |
D03266
|
| MeSH ID |
D000077607
|
| PubChem ID |
3517
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D02YCH
|
| NDC Product Code |
66127-100 |
| UNII |
2NX48Z0A9G
|
| Synonyms |
Icodextrin | Extraneal | Icodial |
