Generic Name and

Brand Name

Classification

Action Dosage Indication Contraindication

Adverse reaction Nursing Responsibility

Generic name: Sodium chloride

Brand name: larmabak, snif, hizon 0.9% sodium chloride, salinase.

Oral electrolytes/ hydrating solutions

Replaces and maintains sodium and chloride levels which are essential ions necessary in normal cellular metabolism.

2 tablets 3xday, 9am, 1pm, 5pm, PO

Treatment forhyponatremia

Hypersensitivity to any of its components. Lactation. Sports people. Effects on ability in drive and use machines. Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, acidosis, diabetes mellitus (DM).

Overdoses may cause pulmonary edema, generalized edema, headache, tinnitus, sensation of warmth in lips, tongue and torso, abdominal, pelvic & back pain, diarrhea, muscle twitching, hyperactivity, confusion, hypertension, reduced salivation & lachrymation, tachycardia, convulsion, numbness. Too much sodium may result to serious electrolyte disturbances leading to water retention, edema, and loss of potassium and aggravation of existing acidosis.

-Obtain baseline sodium and chloride levels before starting therapy and reassess regularly thereafter to monitor drug effectiveness.

-Monitor other electrolyte levels.

-Assess patient’s fluid status.

-Assess patient’s and family’s knowledge on drug therapy.

-Instruct patient to report occurrence of drug induced adverse reactions.