يستعمل دواء كلوريد الصوديوم 0.9% امبول 5ملsodium chloride 0.9% (otsuka) i.v. amp. 5 ml normal saline normal saline

*indications --used as a diluting agent for i.v. medication. --used for reconstitution of various i.v. injections --flushing of i.v. ports and cannula. --as nasal drops for relieving congestion in children and adults. --used to dilute various bronchodilator solutions (such as procaterol salbutamol etc) for nebulization. --used for cleaning of small wounds --used as irrigation solution for eyes. --compresses (moistened gauze) of normal saline may also be used to reduce discomfort due to inflammation or skin irritation and to soften necrotic tissues. -(data sheet of specific medication should be referred to before dilution reconstitution or nebulization). - -duration of action and excretion - -when infused passes out of the blood stream quite rapidly especially when normal renal function and renal blood flow are present.