Definition: A 3.5 per cent colloidal solution containing urea-cross-linked polymerized peptides. It has a molecular weight of approximately 35,000 and is prepared from gelatin and electrolytes. The polymeric solution is used as a plasma expander.
Other names Delta Pharma Brand of Polygeline; Thomaegelin; Hoechst Brand of Polygeline; Haemaccel; Gelofusine; Delta-Pharma Brand of Polygeline; Braun Brand of Polygeline; Beacon Brand of Polygeline; Aventis Brand of Polygeline
