Normal saline saline
Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV prep
IPH
| Pack size | 500ml bag |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | Not for sale BDT |
Indications
Normal saline saline is used for:
IV preparations: Dehydration, Excessive sweating, Water and electrolyte imbalance, Metabolic alkalosis, Diluting or dissolving drugs.
Adult Dose
Adult:
IV preparations:
IV Replacement of fluid and electrolytes As 0.9% soln:
Dosage depends on age, wt, clinical condition and laboratory determinations of the patient.
Hypernatraemia As 0.9% soln:
Dosage depends on age, wt, clinical condition and laboratory determinations of the patient.
Irrigation Irrigation of the bladder, eye, general skin and wound cleansing As 0.9% soln:
Use as directed.
Child Dose
Child
IV preparations:
IV Replacement of fluid and electrolytes As 0.9% soln:
Dosage depends on age, wt, clinical condition and laboratory determinations of the patient.
Hypernatraemia As 0.9% soln:
Dosage depends on age, wt, clinical condition and laboratory determinations of the patient.
Irrigation Irrigation of the bladder, eye, general skin and wound cleansing As 0.9% soln:
Use as directed.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
IV preparations:
Conditions whereby admin of sodium chloride would be detrimental. Not to be used to induce emesis. Sustained release tablets: GI disorders associated with strictures or diverticula.
Precautions
IV preparations: 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.
Side Effects
Side effects of Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV prep :
IV preparations: Hypernatraemia; thirst, reduced salivation and lachrymation, fever, tachycardia, hypertension, headache, dizziness, restlessness, irritability and weakness. Burning or irritation of the eye may occur temporarily when first applied. Other side effects are redness, pain, swelling in or around the eyes, sensitivity to light, and headache.
Potentially Fatal: Intra-amniotic inj of hypertonic solutions: Disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal necrosis, cervical and uterine lesions, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia and death.
Mode 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.
Nasal Preparation: It moisturizes the nose, helps to dissolve and loosen thick mucus.
Note
Normal saline saline generic name is Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV prep. Normal saline saline is manufactured by IPHNormal saline is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Normal saline saline is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.