What is Sodium Chloride inj used for?
Sodium chloride inj is used in prophylactic and replacement therapy, requiring the use of the isotonic saline solution. It is also used In the reconstitution, dilution and making up of certain drugs. Sodium chloride is also used as a priming fluid for haemodialysis procedures and to initiate and terminate blood transfusions. Sodium chloride inj can be purchased on Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is the composition of Sodium Chloride inj?
It contains sodium chloride as the active ingredient.
Each ml of sodium chloride inj contains 0.9% Sodium Chloride in Water for Injections.
Dosage and How to use Sodium Chloride inj
The dosage of sodium chloride injection BP 0.9% is dependent on the age, weight, clinical status and degree of deficiency, and the dosage is determined on the individual basis
What are the side effects of Sodium chloride inj?
common side effects of sodium chloride inj include;
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Diarrhoea,
- Abdominal cramps,
- Thirst, reduced salivary and lachrymal secretions,
- Sweating,
- Fever,
- Hypotension,
- Tachycardia,
- Renal failure,
- Peripheral and pulmonary oedema,
- Respiratory arrest,
- Headache,
- Dizziness,
- Restlessness,
- Irritability,
- Weakness.
Sodium chloride inj contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications to use of Sodium Chloride Injection.
Is Sodium chloride inj safe to use in Pregnant and Breastfeeding mothers?
Sodium chloride inj solution is physiological saline and may be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Sodium chloride inj Precautions
Sodium chloride inj should be administered with caution to patients with;
- Congestive cardiac failure,
- Pre-eclampsia,
- Impaired renal function or oedema with sodium retention.
- Sodium chloride inj should be administered with care to very young or to elderly patients.
Where to buy Sodium chloride Inj?
Buy sodium chloride inj on Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
