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What risk is increased when Plasma-Lyte 148 & Glucose 5% w/v is given with oxytocin during labour?

Name: What risk is increased when Plasma-Lyte 148 & Glucose 5% w/v is given with oxytocin during labour?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:51:59.581Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Plasma-Lyte 148 & Glucose 5% w/v given during labour, particularly with oxytocin, may increase the risk of hyponatraemia.

Plasma-Lyte 148 & Glucose 5% w/v solution for infusionBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated 26 May 2026

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