Hypotensive effect of mannitol administered rapidly.
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure. While various side-effects, including hyperosmolar states, precipitate reduction in intracranial pressure, rebound phenomenon and hypervolaemia have been described, hypotension due to rapid administration has not been widely recognised.
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