Mannitol (Noun)
Meaning
A diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Mannitol is often administered intravenously to patients who require a rapid increase in urine production.
- The doctor prescribed mannitol to help reduce the patient's intracranial pressure by promoting diuresis.
- Mannitol is commonly used in medical settings to treat cerebral edema and promote the excretion of urine.
- In some cases, mannitol may be used to help manage acute glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure.
- The nurse carefully monitored the patient's urine output after administering a dose of mannitol.