PLASMA-LYTE A

This brand name is authorized in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, United States

Active ingredients

The drug PLASMA-LYTE A contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Sodium chloride UNII 451W47IQ8X - SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue. Read about Sodium chloride

2 Sodium gluconate UNII R6Q3791S76 - SODIUM GLUCONATE

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3 Sodium acetate UNII 4550K0SC9B - SODIUM ACETATE

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4 Potassium chloride UNII 660YQ98I10 - POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism. Read about Potassium chloride

5 Magnesium chloride UNII 02F3473H9O - MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE

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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code	Group title	Classification
B05BB01	Electrolytes	B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05B I.V. solutions → B05BB Solutions affecting the electrolyte balance
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country	Identification scheme	Identifier(s)
Country: CA	Health Products and Food Branch	Identifier(s): 02339358
Country: HK	Department of Health Drug Office	Identifier(s): 24792
Country: SG	Health Sciences Authority	Identifier(s): 06523P
Country: US	FDA, National Drug Code	Identifier(s): 0338-0221