Answer
It may be used when clinically appropriate, but requires close blood-glucose and electrolyte monitoring. Uncontrolled hyperglycaemia is a contraindication.
Sources for this answer
- 5 % w/v Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- 5% GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION SOLUTION — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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