pentastarch


pentastarch

(pĕn′ tŭ-stahrch) A plasma volume expander derived from amylopectin. It is a colloidal solution similar to hetastarch, but with a lower average molecular weight. It is used to support blood pressure in critical situations, such as the treatment of sepsis, shock, or trauma.

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Q. i have a ex boyfriend who is 57 i think hes a alcoholic or something or bipolar.. his personality flip flops. well wondering what is causing this maybe midlife crisis .. i asked something is going on... he thinks he's fine.A. he seems to have control issues. and just went to court on a domestic voilence charge he never hit me, but he been verbally abuse and emotionally, which i would not stand for.. he sweet one minute then two hours later. hes threatening..

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