Substance / Medication

Icodextrin

Overview

Active Ingredient
icodextrin
RxNorm CUI
140480

Indications

12 14 [see Clinical Pharmacology (), Clinical Studies ()]. EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) is indicated for a single daily exchange for the long (8- to 16- hour) dwell during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) or automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for the management of kidney failure in patients requiring long-term kidney replacement therapy. EXTRANEAL is also indicated to improve (compared to 4.25% dextrose) long-dwell ultrafiltration and clearance of creatinine and urea nitrogen in patie

Labeler: Vantive US Healthcare LLCUpdated: 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

EXTRANEAL is contraindicated in patients with: • 5.3 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] known hypersensitivity to icodextrin • maltose or isomaltose intolerance • glycogen storage disease • severe lactic acidosis, as EXTRANEAL contains lactate which may contribute to worsening acidosis if conversion

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

6 trials linked to this intervention

6
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Biphasic Regulation of Lipid Metabolism: A Meta-Analysis of Icodextrin in Peritoneal Dialysis.
Huang Yan-Feng, Zhu Da-Jian, Chen Xiao-Wu et al. · Biomed Res Int · 2015
PMID: 26788499Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Impact of icodextrin on clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Cho Yeoungjee, Johnson David W, Badve Sunil et al. · Nephrol Dial Transplant · 2013
PMID: 23493329Meta-Analysis
Exploring new evidence of the clinical benefits of icodextrin solutions.
Davies Simon J · Nephrol Dial Transplant · 2006
PMID: 16825261Meta-Analysis
A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of icodextrin on left ventricular mass index in peritoneal dialysis.
Cordeiro Lilian, Ishikawa Walther Yoshiharu, Andreoli Maria Claudia C et al. · Sci Rep · 2022
PMID: 36138087RCTFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Icodextrin (substance)
SNOMED CT
412135003
UMLS CUI
C0538727
RxNorm CUI
140480
Labeler
Vantive US Healthcare LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
6
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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