Sodium chloride

Indications

Sodium chloride is used for: This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Sodium chloride :

Mechanism of Action

Sodium chloride in water dissociates to provide sodium (na+) and chloride (cl-) ions. These ions are normal constituents of the body fluids (principally extracellular) and are essential for maintaining electrolyte balance. The distribution and excretion of sodium (na+) and chloride (cl-) are largely under the control of the kidney which maintains a balance between intake and output