Plasma-lyte

Plasma-Lyte is a crystalloid solution for intravenous infusion, with varying electrolyte formulation depending on market. Generally the solution has a composition that mimics human physiological plasma electrolyte concentrations, osmolality and pH.

It is manufactured and marketed by Baxter International Inc. and available as a generic medication.

Plasma-lyte 148 (pH7.4)

Plasma-Lyte 148 is a market-specific solution available in the United Kingdom and Australia, among others and has the following composition:

• Sodium 140 mmol/L
• Potassium 5 mmol/L
• Magnesium 1.5 mmol/L
• Chloride 98 mmol/L
• Acetate 27 mmol/L
• Gluconate 23 mmol/L

A Plasma-Lyte 148 with 5% glucose is also manufactured by Baxter.

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