Cupric Chloride + Ascorbic Acid Interaction
Moderateinteraction on record
Description
Cupric ion may degrade ascorbic acid in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions, leading to loss of ascorbate. Multivitamin additives should be added to TPN solutions immediately prior to infusion or in a separate container from copper.
Mechanism
Cupric ion degrades ascorbic acid
Source: NLP:cupric chloride