What is an osmotic agent? Osmotic agents are osmotically active ions or molecules that are poorly absorbed by the intestine and thereby obligate water retention intralumenally to maintain isotonicity with plasma. Which nutrient is known as osmotic agent? Glucose is the principal osmotic agent used for fluid removal (UF) in PD. Alternative commercially available osmotic … Continue reading What is an osmotic agent?
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