Answer
Once glucose is metabolised, the remaining fluid can behave as a very hypotonic fluid. This may dilute blood sodium and, in severe cases, cause brain swelling.
Sources for this answer
- Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 50% w/v (hameln) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Glucose 20% w/v Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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