SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION
Prescription Required
Uses of Sodium Chloride Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
- Dehydration
Side effects of Sodium Chloride Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sodium Chloride
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Sodium Chloride Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Sodium Chloride Infusion works
Sodium chloride is the major extracellular cation. It is important in electrolyte and fluid balance, osmotic pressure control and water distribution as it restores sodium ions. It is used as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration, treatment of metabolic acidosis, priming solution in haemodialysis and treatment of hyperosmolar diabetes. It is also used as diluents for infusion of compatible drug additives.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What if you forget to take Sodium Chloride Infusion?
If you miss a dose of SODIUM CHLORIDE INFUSION, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Crystalloids
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