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Which electrolyte disturbances other than hyponatraemia can occur with glucose 50% intravenous infusion?

Name: Which electrolyte disturbances other than hyponatraemia can occur with glucose 50% intravenous infusion?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:22:51.999Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The hameln pharma ltd product Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 50% w/v may cause hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia and hypomagnesaemia, in addition to hyponatraemia.

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Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 50% w/v (hameln)hameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 7Document updated 6 October 2025

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