Generic
Sodium Chloride 3%
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At a glance
Sodium Chloride 3% is a hypertonic saline solution used for short-term fluid replacement in hypovolemia due to dehydration or trauma. It restores the body's salt and electrolyte levels.
Description
Sodium Chloride 3% is a hypertonic saline solution that replenishes the body's salt and electrolyte deficits. It increases extracellular fluid volume and helps stabilize blood pressure. It is administered intravenously only in a hospital setting under medical supervision.
Indications
- Short-term fluid replacement in hypovolemia due to dehydration or trauma
Therapeutic class
Intravenous Fluid Preparations
Pharmacological class
Hypertonic Saline
Pharmacology
Sodium Chloride 3% increases extracellular fluid osmotic pressure, expands intravascular volume, and helps stabilize blood pressure. It replenishes sodium and chloride deficits and restores electrolyte balance.
Mechanism of action
Restores body salt and electrolyte levels and increases intravascular volume.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Intravenous):
- Dosage depends on age, weight, clinical condition, and laboratory determinations
- Administered only by a physician
Administration
- Administered intravenously by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting
- Do not self-administer
- Monitor electrolyte levels
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor.
Side effects
Side Effects:
- No common side effects seen
- Injection site reactions
- Electrolyte imbalance (with excessive use)
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed)
- Caution in congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema
- Monitor serum electrolyte levels
- Caution in pregnancy and lactation
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Drug interactions
No significant drug interactions known.
Food interactions
It is not known whether alcohol is safe with Sodium Chloride 3%; consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: May be unsafe; animal studies show harmful effects; use only if clearly needed; consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Information not available; consult your doctor.
Pediatric use
Use in children as directed by a physician
Geriatric use
Caution required in elderly patients
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Caution required; dose adjustment may be needed; consult your doctor.
Hepatic Impairment: Safe in liver disease; dose adjustment may not be needed; consult your doctor.
Overdose effects
Overdose may cause hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, and hypervolemia; provide symptomatic treatment.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Sodium Chloride 3%