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sodium cellulose phosphate
sodium cellulose phosphate (Oral route)SOE-dee-um SEL-ue-lose FOS-fateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CalcibindAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionPowderTherapeutic Class: Urinary Stone AgentUses For sodium cellulose phosphateCellulose sodium phosphate is used to prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. It is used in patients whose bodie...
sodium chloride inhalation
Sodium Chloride,Generic Name: sodium chloride (inhalation) (SOE dee um KLOR ide)Brand Names: Broncho Saline, Hyper-Sal, Sodium Chloride, InhalationWhat is Sodium Chloride, (sodium chloride (inhalation))?Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.Sodium chloride inhalation is used to prod...
sodium chloride Injection
sodium chloride (Injection route)SOE-dee-um KLOR-ideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Sterile Saline Diluent Tip-Lok SyringeSyrexAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Parenteral Electrolyte, SodiumUses For sodium chlorideSodium chloride as a 20% solution is given by injection into the uterus to cause abortion. It is to be administered only by or under t...
sodium chloride Ophthalmic
sodium chloride (Ophthalmic route)SOE-dee-um KLOR-ideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AK-NaClMuro-128OcuFreshSochlorIn CanadaCordemaEye WashIn A Wink Daily CleanerIn A Wink Neutralizing RinseAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionOintmentTherapeutic Class: Osmotherapy AgentUses For sodium chlorideHypertonic sodium chloride solution for the eye is used ...
Sodium Chloride Nebulizer Solution
Sodium Chloride Nebulizer SolutionGeneric Name: Sodium Chloride (SO-dee-uhm KLOR-ide)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Sodium Chloride Nebulizer Solution is used for:Diluting other medicines for use in a nebulizer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Sodium Chloride Nebulizer Solution is a saline solution.Do NOT use Sodium Chloride ...
Sodium Chloride Ointment
Sodium Chloride OintmentGeneric Name: Sodium Chloride (SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide)Brand Name: Muro 128Sodium Chloride Ointment is used for:Temporarily treating swelling of the cornea of the eye.Sodium Chloride Ointment is a hypertonic salt solution. It works by drawing water out of the cornea, decreasing swelling.Do NOT use Sodium Chloride Ointment if:you are allergic to any ingre...
Sodium Chloride Drops
Sodium Chloride DropsGeneric Name: Sodium Chloride (SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide)Brand Name: Examples include Altachlore and Muro 128Sodium Chloride Drops are used for:Temporarily treating swelling of the cornea of the eye.Sodium Chloride Drops are a hypertonic salt solution. It works by drawing water out of the cornea, decreasing swelling.Do NOT use Sodium Chloride Drops if:you are...
Sodium Chloride Solution
Sodium Chloride SolutionGeneric Name: Sodium Chloride (SO-dee-uhm KLOR-ide)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Sodium Chloride Solution is used for:Replacing fluids and sodium chloride when you are not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed. It may be used as a way to give injectable medicines, to flush intravenous (IV lines), and for other cond...
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride Generic Name: Sodium Chloride (SO-dee-um KLOR-ride)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Sodium Chloride is used for:Preventing or treating sodium loss due to excessive sweating or dehydration. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Sodium Chloride is an electrolyte supplement. It works by supplying a source of sodium for t...
Sodium Chloride, inhalation
Sodium Chloride,Generic Name: sodium chloride (inhalation) (SOE dee um KLOR ide)Brand Names: Broncho Saline, Hyper-Sal, Sodium Chloride, InhalationWhat is Sodium Chloride, (sodium chloride (inhalation))?Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.Sodium chloride inhalation is used to prod...
Sodium Citrate/Citric Acid
Sodium Citrate / Citric AcidPronunciation: (SO-dee-uhm SIH-trate/SIH-trik ASS-id)Class: Urinary alkalinizerTrade Names:Sodium Citrate/Citric Acid- Solution 500 mg sodium citrate/334 mg citric acid per 5 mL (1 mEq sodium equiv. to 1 mEq bicarbonate/mL)Trade Names:Oracit- Solution 490 mg sodium citrate/640 mg citric acid per 5 mL (1 mEq sodium equiv. to 1 mEq bicarbonat...
Sodium Edecrin
Sodium Edecrin Generic Name: Ethacrynate Sodium (eth-a-KRIN-ate soe-DEE-um)Brand Name: Sodium EdecrinSodium Edecrin is a strong "water pill" (diuretic). Using too much of Sodium Edecrin can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, it is important that you be monitored by your doctor. Promptly notify your doctor if you become very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or d...
Sodium Ferric Gluconate
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Generic Name: Sodium Ferric Gluconate (SOE-dee-um FER-ik GLOO-koe-nate)Brand Name: FerrlecitSodium Ferric Gluconate is used for:Treating iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing hemodialysis who are also receiving epoetin therapy.Sodium Ferric Gluconate is an iron complex. It works by providing the body with its necessary level of iron.Do NOT use ...
Sodium Ferric Gluconate
Sodium Ferric GluconatePronunciation: (SO-dee-uhm FER-ick GLUE-koe-nate)Class: Parenteral ironTrade Names:Ferrlecit- Injection 62.5 mg per 5 mL (12.5 mg/mL) of elemental ironPharmacologyProvides iron to replenish hemoglobin and depleted iron stores.Indications and UsageTreatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and supplemental eryt...
Sodium fluoride
Sodium fluorideBrand names: LurideWhy is Sodium fluoride prescribed?Luride is prescribed to strengthen children's teeth against decay during the period when the teeth are still developing.Studies have shown that children who live where the drinking water contains a certain level of fluoride have fewer cavities than others. Fluoride helps prevent cavities in three wa...