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Intravenous Fluids. Patients may also need to receive intravenous fluids and be treated for fluid imbalances, which can cause abnormal levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and uric acid. Such treatments might include sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol, and aluminum hydroxide or calcium carbonate.

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Transfusions. Red blood cell or platelet transfusions may be needed. (Patients who may have allogeneic transplantations should not receive transfusions from potential donors.)