Sodium chloride solutions
Description
Sodium chloride solutions is a sterile solution used to treat low sodium levels and fluid loss (electrolyte and fluid replenishment). This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of edema.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Sodium chloride solutions
- Heart Failure
- Pulmonary edema
- Hypernatremia
- Hypervolemia
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Confusion
- Feeling very tired or weak
- Muscle spasm
- Stomach pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Wheezing
- Itching and rash
Uses of Sodium chloride solutions
What is it prescribed for?
- Electrolytes imbalance
- Severe dehydration
- Diluting or dissolving drugs
- Irrigation solution
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to sodium chloride or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Hypernatremia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hypernatremia (high sodium levels in the blood). Close monitoring of serum electrolytes levels and blood pressure is advised during treatment with this medicine. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Hyperchloremia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hyperchloremia (high chloride ion levels in the blood). Close monitoring of serum electrolytes levels is advised during treatment with this medicine. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Hypervolemia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hypervolemia (abnormally increased fluid levels in the blood). Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Hypertension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history hypertension since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Pulmonary edema
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of pulmonary edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
High blood pressure
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high blood pressure since it may worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. This medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Sodium chloride solutions keeps the tissues hydrated and maintains an appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Minerals and electrolytes
Schedule
N/A
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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Oct 2017
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