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Does Plasma-Lyte 56 and Dextrose interact with other medications?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
There is little information about how Plasma-Lyte 56 in Dextrose (multiple electrolytes in dextrose for injection) interacts with other medications or foods. However, administering potassium supplementation solution at the same time may cause increased blood levels which can be dangerous.

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