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Plasmalyte is a dietary supplement to rehydrate the body and replenish the missing electrolytes. The preparation is administered in the form of a liquid that is used when the body needs intensive hydration. Learn more about Plasmalyte before use.
Plasmalyte is a solution that is used as an intravenous infusion (administered with sterile equipment and using aseptic techniques). Plasmalyte is used to rehydrate the body. Plasmalyte contains electrolytes, such as:
- water
- sodium gluconate,
- potassium chloride,
- sodium chloride,
- magnesium chloride hexahydrate,
- sodium acetate,
The electrolytes included in the Plasmalyte composition and their concentrations were selected to match the plasma components. The preparation is to increase the volume of the extracellular compartment, which includes the interstitial and intravascular fluid.
Sodium acetate and gluconate are alkalizing agents. Sodium bicarbonate is produced from them (by muscles and peripheral tissues, without the involvement of the liver), which has a positive effect on our health, including thanks to the functions of cleansing the body of toxins, supporting the body, e.g. during poisoning.
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Plasmalyte – indications
Plasmalyte is used to:
- replenishing fluid losses (e.g. after burns, head injuries, fractures, infections and in cases of peritoneal irritation),
- intraoperative replacement of fluid loss due to hemorrhagic shock and clinical conditions that require rapid blood transfusion (the solution has plasma osmolality),
- reduce mild or moderate metabolic acidosis, even in cases of impaired lactate metabolism,
- what fluid source during surgery.
Plasmalyte – contraindications
The main contraindication is hypersensitivity or allergy to the active substance or any other component of the drug. Additionally, it should not be used when:
- the patient suffers from hyperkalemia,
- there is kidney failure,
- a person has a heart block,
- there is metabolic or respiratory alkalosis,
- you have hypochloridia.
Plasmalyte – side effects
If the patient exceeds the recommended dose, takes other medications or is allergic to any ingredient contained in the preparation, side effects may appear. Common side effects of using Plasmalyte are:
- hypersensitivity / infusion reaction including anaphylactoid reaction
- tachycardia,
- palpitations,
- pain in the chest,
- chest discomfort,
- dyspnoea,
- increase in respiratory rate
- reddening,
- congestion,
- asthenia,
- malaise,
- piloerection,
- peripheral edema,
- fever,
- hives
- hypotension,
- wheezing
- cold sweats
- chills,
- hyperkalemia,
- hiperwolemia,
- seizures
- thrombophlebitis
- venous thrombosis,
- hives
- injection site reactions
- false positive laboratory test results (Bio-Rad Laboratories Platelia Aspergillus EIA test).
Plasmalyte – dosage
The dosage of Plasmalyte is each time selected individually, depending on the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.
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Plasmalyte and pregnancy
The use of Plasmalyte while pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before taking the drug. After an interview, the doctor will analyze the benefits and risks that may arise after starting treatment. Currently, not enough research has been done to verify that the drug does not adversely affect the development of pregnancy.