As stated before, it can cause acute congestive heart failure. Some other possible side effects are as follows: headaches, blurred vision, chest pains, seizures, nausea, vomiting, and change in blood pressure. Mannitol cannot be taken at home. It must be administered by intravenous infusion. Nurses may administer injections of mannitol at concentrations of 5, 10, 15 or 20 percent. When a concentration higher than 20 percent is necessary, extra care must be taken to administer mannitol slowly to prevent congestive heart failure or pulmonary
As stated before, it can cause acute congestive heart failure. Some other possible side effects are as follows: headaches, blurred vision, chest pains, seizures, nausea, vomiting, and change in blood pressure. Mannitol cannot be taken at home. It must be administered by intravenous infusion. Nurses may administer injections of mannitol at concentrations of 5, 10, 15 or 20 percent. When a concentration higher than 20 percent is necessary, extra care must be taken to administer mannitol slowly to prevent congestive heart failure or pulmonary