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In glucose monohydrate + sodium chloride infusions, sodium is the primary extracellular cation and, together with various anions, regulates extracellular fluid volume; body sodium content is closely coupled to fluid metabolism, so deviations in plasma sodium concentration affect fluid status.
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- Sodium Chloride 0.45 % w/v and Glucose 5 % w/v Intravenous Infusion BPB.Braun Medical · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated
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