Hydroxyethyl starch is a
C i.e. Plasma expander Plasma expanders are high molecular weight substances which exe colloidal osmotic pressure and when infused intravenously retain fluid in the vascular compament.Substances em lo ed as Plasma expanders include Human albuminDextran QHydroxyethyl starch (Hetastarch) QDegraded gelatin polymerPolyvinyl pyrrolidane
Vasodilator
Inotrope
Plasma expander
Diuretic