Sodium Chloride - 40 Injection Solution

Adult administration

Administered as an additive to electrolyte solutions according to the degree of deficiency of body fluids and electrolytes.

Care must be taken when using this medication in ampule form, as glass shards may mix in, particularly when cutting the container. Extra caution should be exercised when administering to children or the elderly. This medication should not be used in patients with hypernatremia or in states of excessive body fluid. Furthermore, it should be used cautiously in patients with heart or kidney issues, low protein levels, and in patients with abnormal sodium or potassium levels. Administering this medication in large amounts or too quickly may lead to increased sodium levels, burden on the heart, and side effects such as edema or electrolyte imbalances in the blood. During treatment, the patient’s fluid status, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance should be regularly monitored carefully. Lastly, this medication should be diluted with other electrolyte solutions and not used alone.

Serious side effects

Edema (including severe edema)

Mild side effects

• Hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure
• edema
• acidosis
• serum electrolyte abnormalities

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

An ampule filled with a colorless transparent liquid, or a aqueous injectable container made of plastic (polypropylene or polyethylene).

Package unit

20mL × 50 ampules