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When given intravenously to the mother during labour, glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride infusion containing 10% glucose and 0.15% potassium chloride may cause fetal hyperglycaemia and metabolic acidosis, followed by rebound neonatal hypoglycaemia due to fetal insulin production.
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- Potassium Chloride 0.15 % w/v and Glucose 10 % w/v Solution for Infusion BPBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated
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