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Mannitol

Medical Definition: A diuretic and renal diagnostic aid related to sorbitol. It has little significant energy value as it is largely eliminated from the body before any metabolism can take place. It can be used to treat oliguria associated with kidney failure or other manifestations of inadequate renal function and has been used for determination of glomerular filtration rate. Mannitol is also commonly used as a research tool in cell biological studies, usually to control osmolarity.
Also Called: Osmofundin,(L)-Mannitol,Osmitrol
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 69-65-8
Mannitol Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mannitol Phosphates - Phosphoric acid esters of mannitol.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mitobronitol - Brominated analog of MANNITOL which is an antineoplastic agent appearing to act as an alkylating agent.

Mannitol Medical Definitions and Terms

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