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Other components commonly added to parenteral solutions include:

Albumin
Can be added if serum albumin levels are very low.
Heparin
An anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots from forming on the IV catheter.
Insulin
Used if needed to regulate blood glucose levels.

Guidelines for the addition of insulin.

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