sodium chloride + magnesium chloride + sodium gluconate + sodium acetate + potassium chloride

sodium chloride + magnesium chloride + sodium gluconate + sodium acetate + potassium chloride is an intravenous balanced crystalloid electrolyte solution used for extracellular fluid and electrolyte replacement. It is formulated to approximate extracellular fluid composition and works by expanding intravascular and interstitial volume while supplying sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, acetate, and gluconate; acetate and gluconate are metabolized to bicarbonate precursors and contribute an alkalinizing effect. The combination is marketed in products such as Plasma-Lyte A and Plasma-Lyte 148 and is used for acute extracellular fluid volume loss, moderate blood loss, shock, and general hydration/electrolyte replacement in adults and pediatric patients. It is a pharmaceutical inorganic salt combination rather than a biologic or target-directed molecular therapy.

Brand names

Plasma-Lyte APlasma-Lyte 148Plasma-Lyte148Plasma-Lyte-148Normosol-RNormosol-R pH 7.4

Other names

multiple electrolytes injectionbalanced electrolyte solution