Category:

• Electrolyte and water

Description:

• Fluid and electrolyte replenishment solution

Indications:

• Source of water and electrolytes

• Priming solution for hemodialysis solutions

Contraindications:

• None known

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• CHF, renal insufficiency, states of edema with sodium retention

• Diminished renal function

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• fever, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis

• extravasation, hypervolemia

Dosage:

Administered intravenously

• Dose is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations.

• 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, contains 4.5 g/L sodium chloride with an osmolarity of 154 mOsmol/L.  It contains 77 mEq/L sodium and 77 mEq/L chloride

• 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, contains 9 g/L sodium chloride with an osmolarity of 308 mOsmol/L.  It contains 154 mEq/L sodium and 154 mEq/L chloride