3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION [WELLPHARMA] Infusion
Sodium Chloride 3%
30mg/ml
Wellpharma Medical Solutions LLC
| Pack size | 500ml Bag |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | UAE |
| Agent | CARDINAL PHARMACEUTICALS STORE L.L.C. |
| Retail Price | 7.00 AED |
Indications
3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION [WELLPHARMA] Infusion is used for:
Replacement of fluid and electrolytes
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Replacement of fluid and electrolytes
Adult: As 3% solution: Dosage depends on age, wt, clinical condition and laboratory determinations of the patient. Dose to be administered via a large vein, with care taken to prevent infiltration.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Conditions whereby admin of sodium chloride would be detrimental. Not to be used to induce emesis.
Precautions
Hypertension, heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema, impaired renal function, liver cirrhosis, preeclampsia. Maintain adequate water intake. Pregnancy. Inj of 3 or 5% sodium chloride solution should be given via a large vein at a rate not exceeding 100 ml/hr. Monitor fluid balance, serum electrolytes and acid base balance espcially during prolonged treatment. Caution when used in patients who are receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May affect serum concentrations of lithium.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Sodium Chloride 3% :
Hypernatraemia; thirst, reduced salivation and lachrymation, fever, tachycardia, hypertension, headache, dizziness, restlessness, irritability and weakness.
Potentially Fatal: Intra-amniotic inj of hypertonic solutions: Disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal necrosis, cervical and uterine lesions, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia and death.
Mechanism of Action
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.
Note
3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION [WELLPHARMA] 30mg/ml Infusion manufactured by Wellpharma Medical Solutions LLC. Its generic name is Sodium Chloride 3%. 3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION [WELLPHARMA] is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on 3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION [WELLPHARMA] Infusion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.
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