Mannitol is a white, crystalline sugar alcohol with the chemical formula ( C < sub > 6 </ sub > H < sub > 8 </ sub >( OH )< sub > 6 </ sub >).

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol ; that is, it is derived from a sugar by reduction, with a molecular weight of 182. 17 g / mol, and a density of 1. 52 g / mL.

Mannitol is commonly formed via the hydrogenation of fructose, which is formed from either starch or sugar.

Mannitol is one of the most abundant energy and carbon storage molecules in nature, produced by a plethora of organisms, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, algae, lichens, and many plants.

Mannitol is used clinically in osmotherapy to reduce acutely raised intracranial pressure until more definitive treatment can be applied, e. g., after head trauma.

Mannitol is capable of opening this barrier by temporarily shrinking the endothelial cells, simultaneously stretching the tight junctions between them.

Mannitol is commonly used in the circuit prime of a heart lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass.

Mannitol is also the basis of Bronchitol which was developed by the Australian pharmaceutical company Pharmaxis as a treatment for cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.

Mannitol is also the first drug of choice for the treatment of acute glaucoma in veterinary medicine.

Mannitol can also be used to temporarily encapsulate a sharp object ( such as a helix on a lead for an artificial pacemaker ) while it is passed through the venous system.

Mannitol does not stimulate an increase in blood glucose, and is therefore used as a sweetener for people with diabetes, and in chewing gums.

Mannitol is sometimes used as an adulterant or cutting agent for heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine, or other illicit drugs.

Mannitol is contraindicated in patients with anuria and congestive heart failure.

Note: Glucose is completely reabsorbed by the kidneys but not Mannitol.

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It is also sweetened with sorbitol, Mannitol, Aspartame, Sucralose and Acesulfame potassium.

Mannitol is a medicine that is used to increase the amount of water removed from the blood and thus improve the blood flow to the kidneys.

Mannitol can be used in bypassing the BBB.

In the case of brain damage from traumatic brain injury, dexamethasone and / or Mannitol may be used.

* Mannitol salt agar, an agar used in microbiology

Mannitol was once used for poisoning after one study reported symptom reversal.

Mannitol can also be used as a facilitating agent for the transportation of pharmaceuticals directly into the brain.

Mannitol can be used to form a complex with boric acid.

Mannitol 5 % should be used instead of glycine or sorbitol when using monopolar electrosurgical devices.

Classification-Free-flowing powders that disintegrate by dissolution, Examples-Lactose, Sorbitol, Mannitol, Comments-Anhydrous B-lactose possesses excellent compaction properties.

Although not approved for use in any country, Mannitol dry inhalation powder, under the name Bronchitol, has been granted orphan drug status by the FDA for use in patients with bronchiectasis and with cystic fibrosis.

Mannitol and sorbitol are isomers, the only difference being the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2.

Mannitol concentrations of plant exudates can range from 20 % in seaweeds to 90 % in the plane tree.

Mannitol may be administered in cases of severe Ciguatera poisoning.

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