Plasmalyte
Plasmalyte is an infusion solution used to replace lost body fluids and salts and to correct blood acidity during illness, surgery, or shock.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Active Ingredient
Sodium chloride
Manufacturer
Baxter Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will decide how much Plasmalyte you need. It depends on your age, weight, health, and the reason for treatment.
Method
Plasmalyte is given directly into a vein, usually in your arm, through a plastic tube and needle. This is called an intravenous infusion.
Important
Your doctor will carefully monitor your treatment and determine the maximum safe amount for you; there is no fixed maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fever or feeling warm at the infusion site.
- •Pain, redness, or swelling at the infusion site.
- •Irritation or inflammation of the vein where the infusion is given (phlebitis).
- •Blood clot at the infusion site (thrombosis).
- •Leaking of the infusion fluid outside the vein into surrounding tissues (extravasation).
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, or throat, and difficulty breathing (anaphylactoid reaction).
- •Hives (urticaria) or rash on the skin.
- •Fluid overload in the body (hypervolemia).
- •Seizures or convulsions.
- •Fast or pounding heartbeat (tachycardia, palpitations).
- •Chest pain or discomfort.
- •Shortness of breath or rapid breathing (dyspnea).
- •Feeling weak or abnormal.
- •Swelling in arms and legs (peripheral edema).
- •Low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) leading to confusion, seizures, or brain swelling.
- •Low blood pressure (hypotension).
- •Wheezing, cold sweat, or chills.
- •High blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of Plasmalyte's ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney or heart problems, including very slow heartbeat.
- Inform your doctor if you have too much potassium, sodium, chloride, or too little calcium in your blood.
- Be aware that Plasmalyte is not enough to treat severe potassium deficiency and can make your blood too alkaline.
- Low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) can occur and lead to serious brain swelling, especially in children, women, and those with existing brain fluid issues.
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- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially those affecting potassium levels, as they can interact with Plasmalyte.