The article will present instructions for use with Sodium Chloride.
It belongs to the group of medications intended for rehydration and detoxification. This pharmacological agent is produced in the form of transparent, colorless solutions. 1 liter of the drug contains 9 g of the active compound in the form of sodium chloride. As an additional component, water for injection is used.
Pharmacological effect
According to the instructions, "Sodium chloride" exhibits detoxification and rehydration properties. It helps to compensate for the deficiency of the trace element sodium in various diseases and for a certain time increases the volume of fluid circulating in the body.
Sodium is of great importance in the transmission of impulses in the nerve endings, takes an active part in various electrophysiological reactions that occur in the heart, and is also of great importance in the process of metabolism in the kidneys.
The drug is excreted from the body to a greater extent with the help of the urinary system. A certain amount of medication is excreted through the intestines and through perspiration.
Indications for appointment
As the instructions indicate, "Sodium chloride" is prescribed drip, with the development of the following pathological conditions:
- lack of sodium in the body;
- breeding or dissolving medications that need to be administered parenterally;
- isotonic extracellular dehydration;
- decrease in blood potassium concentration;
- excessive body fluid;
- acidosis;
- the use of glucocorticosteroids in large doses;
- acute stages of left ventricular failure ;
- extracellular hyperhydration;
- the occurrence of circulatory changes, which indicate the likelihood of a swelling of the brain or lungs;
- pulmonary or brain edema;
- hypernatremia;
- hypokalemia;
- hyperchloremia.
Inhalation application
In accordance with the instructions for use with Sodium Chloride, a 0.9% solution of the drug is sometimes prescribed for mixing with bronchodilators used by inhalation. Agents such as Lazolvan or Berodual are diluted with this saline solution in 3-4 ml. So it is said in the instruction to "Sodium Chloride." For inhalation, a nebulizer is used.
The final dose when mixing sodium chloride and bronchodilators is established by a specialist. Doing it yourself is not recommended. The medical compound can be used undiluted (0.9%) in a dose of 3 ml per single use, the frequency of the procedure is also determined by the doctor.
Inhalations with the help of the drug are carried out an hour after a meal.
What else does the instruction for Sodium Chloride tell us?
Dosage regimen
This medication is prescribed as an intravenous drip injection. Dosage is determined by a specialist, taking into account the stage and type of disease, body weight, fluid loss and patient age. In this case, it is necessary to control the amount of electrolytes in plasma and urine.
The dosage of the drug for adult patients is 500 ml 3 times a day.
The dosage for children is 20-100 ml per day per 1 kg of the child’s weight.
Dosages that should be used when dissolving or diluting other medications are in the range of 50-250 ml per dosage of the drug administered. The rate of administration is determined by the recommendations of the use of the medication.
Overdose
In the case of using the drug "Sodium chloride" according to the instructions in a dosage that exceeds therapeutic standards, the following undesirable symptoms may occur:
- increase in blood pressure;
- fever;
- decreased salivation and lacrimation;
- pain in the abdomen in the form of spasms;
- dyspepsia, vomiting,
- cardiopalmus;
- excessive sweating;
- thirst;
- violation of the stool in the form of diarrhea;
- pulmonary edema;
- cephalgia;
- increased anxiety;
- dizziness, weakness;
- excessive irritability.
In case of an overdose, therapy is carried out aimed at suppressing undesirable symptoms.
Drug interaction
This medication goes well with most other medications. Due to this property, it is often used as the main solvent.
During lactation and pregnancy, a solution of sodium chloride is allowed.
Side effects
The use of a pharmaceutical drug can provoke the following negative symptoms: when using the drug as the main solvent for other drugs, the likelihood of adverse reactions is determined by the characteristics of these medications. In a similar situation, with the development of side effects, it is necessary to stop administering the medicine, evaluate the patient’s well-being, and take appropriate therapeutic measures.
Contraindications
The drug "Sodium chloride" is not prescribed in the following situations:
- with arterial hypertension;
- in the presence of peripheral edema ;
- with heart failure of a chronic nature.
Special recommendations
Instructions for the solution "Sodium chloride" must be strictly observed. Carrying out an injection with this pharmacological agent requires monitoring of the patient's well-being, his clinical and biological indicators, the necessary attention should be paid to accounting for plasma electrolytes. In children, in connection with the immaturity of the urinary system, inhibition of sodium excretion may occur. As a result, with repeated infusions, they can only be started after determining the amount of sodium in the blood of the child.
The drug is allowed to be used only with the integrity of the package, as well as in the absence of foreign matter. Do not connect containers in turn, as this can cause an air embolism due to air entering the first package.
Sodium Chloride Injection Solution must be administered under sterile conditions, following the principles of antiseptics. In order to prevent air from entering the infusion system, it should be filled with a solution and bleed air from the plastic packaging to the end.
It is allowed to add other medications during the procedure or before that, by injection into the portion of the package that is specifically designed for this manipulation.
After one use, the medicine packaging must be disposed of. Any unused dosage is also disposed of.
Analogs
Analogues of a medicinal product for pharmacological effects are:
- "Physiodose";
- "Physiolozhika";
- "Salin";
- "Sodium chloride bufus";
- "Sodium chloride-Senderesis";
- "Sodium Chloride Brown";
- Aqua-Rinosol;
- "Sodium chloride Bieffe."
Reviews
Almost everyone knows what saline is. The scope of its application is quite wide - this is the breeding of medicines, and washing the mucous membranes, and inhalation, and much more. Patients say that it is impossible to imagine treatment without the use of this solution, and this applies to a huge range of diseases. The article described in detail the instructions for use of the sodium chloride solution.