{"id":18721,"date":"2022-02-22T17:51:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18721"},"modified":"2022-02-23T10:54:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T10:54:22","slug":"baxter-sodium-chloride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/baxter-sodium-chloride\/","title":{"rendered":"Baxter sodium chloride &#8211; Sodium chloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>9 mg \/ ml&nbsp;solution&nbsp;for infusion<br>sodium chloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Baxter Sodium Chloride is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter is a solution of sodium chloride in water.&nbsp;Sodium chloride is a chemical substance (often called salt) found in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter is used to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fluid loss (dehydration) leading to&nbsp;sodium loss<\/li><li>metabolic alkalosis&nbsp;(elevated&nbsp;pH&nbsp;in the body caused by high levels of alkaline substances)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Situations that can cause&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and fluid loss can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>when you can not eat or drink normally due to illness or after surgery<\/li><li>excessive sweating caused by high fever<\/li><li>extensive skin detachment that can occur in severe burns<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter can also be used to give or dilute other infusion drugs or as a priming fluid for\u00a0hemodialysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you get Sodium Chloride Baxter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any medicine is added to Sodium Chloride Baxter, the package leaflet of the added medicine should be considered to determine if you can get the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abnormally high levels of chloride in the blood (&nbsp;hyperchloremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally high levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>any type of heart disease or impaired heart function<\/li><li>renal impairment<\/li><li>for acidic blood (&nbsp;acidosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally large blood volume in the blood vessels (&nbsp;hypervolemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>fluid accumulation in the&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;(&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>liver disease (eg&nbsp;cirrhosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;during pregnancy (&nbsp;preeclampsia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>increased production of the&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;et&nbsp;aldosterone&nbsp;(hyperaldosteronism)<\/li><li>any other condition associated with sodium retention (when the body retains too much&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;), such as treatment with&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;(see also below &#8220;Other medicines and Sodium Chloride Baxter&#8221;)<\/li><li>if you have a disease or condition that causes high levels of&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;, a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;that regulates the body&#8217;s fluid balance.&nbsp;You may have too much&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;in your body, e.g.&nbsp;if:- you had an&nbsp;acute&nbsp;and serious illness- you suffer from pain- you have had surgery- you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, burn or disease in the brain- you have a disease that is linked to the heart, liver, kidneys or&nbsp;central nervous system- you are taking certain medicines (see also below \u201cOther medicines and Baxter Sodium Chloride\u201d).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can increase the risk of low sodium levels in the blood and can cause headaches, nausea, seizures, listlessness,\u00a0coma, swelling of the brain, and death.\u00a0Swelling of the brain increases the risk of death and brain damage.\u00a0The following people are at higher risk of developing swelling of the brain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; children<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; women (especially of&nbsp;childbearing potential&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; people who have problems with fluid balance in the brain, e.g.\u00a0due to\u00a0meningitis, skull bleeding, or brain damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will take blood and urine samples when the\u00a0infusion\u00a0is given to monitoring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the amount of fluid in your body<\/li><li>general condition<\/li><li>the amount of salt e.g.&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in your blood (plasma electrolytes)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Control of salt levels in the blood and urine is especially important for children and premature babies because their immature kidney function allows them to retain too much\u00a0sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Sodium Chloride Baxter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>corticosteroids&nbsp;(anti-inflammatory drugs).&nbsp;Such drugs can cause the body to accumulate too much&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and water, which in turn can lead to high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;swelling due to fluid accumulation under the skin (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;).<\/li><li>lithium (used to treat mental illness).&nbsp;Sodium chloride Baxter may reduce the effect of lithium therapy.<\/li><li>Some medicines affect the&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;et&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;and may include:<ul><li>diabetes medication (chloropropamide)<\/li><li>cholesterol drugs (clofibrate)<\/li><li>certain cancer drugs (vincristine, ifosfamide, cyclophosphamide)<\/li><li>selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (used to treat depression)<\/li><li>antipsychotics<\/li><li>opioids&nbsp;(used to treat severe pain)<\/li><li>drugs that relieve pain and \/ or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;))<\/li><li>drugs similar to or enhancing the effect of&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;such as desmopressin (used to treat increased thirst and urination), terlipressin (used to treat esophageal bleeding) and&nbsp;oxytocin&nbsp;(used to initiate labor)<\/li><li>antiepileptics&nbsp;(carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine)<\/li><li>diuretics&nbsp;(diuretics).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or nurse for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If another medicine is added to Sodium Chloride Baxter, you should also read the package leaflet for the added medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Baxter Sodium Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter is given to you by a doctor or nurse.\u00a0Your doctor will decide how much you need and when to get it.\u00a0This depends on your age, weight, general condition, the purpose of treatment, and whether the infusion solution is used to give or dilute another medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount you are given may also be affected by other concomitant treatments. Sodium chloride Baxter should not be given to you if there are particles in the solution or if the packaging is damaged in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter is usually given through a plastic tube with a needle into a blood vessel (vein).\u00a0Usually, a blood vessel (vein) is used in the arm to give\u00a0an infusion, but your doctor may use another method to give you the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before and during\u00a0infusion, your doctor should check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the amount of fluid in the body<\/li><li>the acidity of the blood and urine<\/li><li>the amount of&nbsp;electrolyte&nbsp;in the body (especially&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in patients with high levels of vasopressin, or in patients using drugs that enhance the effect of&nbsp;vasopressin&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Baxter Sodium Chloride than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too much Sodium Chloride Baxter (over-infusion) it may cause the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fluid accumulation in the&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;(&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Abnormally high levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;), which can lead to convulsions,&nbsp;coma&nbsp;, swelling of the brain (cerebral edema) and death.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these\u00a0side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor immediately.\u00a0Infusion\u00a0one will be discontinued and you will receive treatment depending on the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a medicine has been added to Sodium Chloride Baxter and an overdose occurs, this medicine may also cause symptoms.&nbsp;You can read about any symptoms in the package leaflet for the added medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Sodium Chloride Baxter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide when to stop your\u00a0infusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;(allergic reactions) with the following symptoms have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;) which may be widespread or confined to a specific part of the body<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>overindulge<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>shaking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Low levels of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood can be caused by hospital treatment (hospitalized\u00a0hyponatremia\u00a0) and a related neurological condition (\u00a0acute\u00a0hyponatremic\u00a0encephalopathy\u00a0).\u00a0Hyponatremia\u00a0can lead to permanent brain damage and death due to swelling of the brain (cerebral\u00a0edema\u00a0) (see also section 2 \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if the above&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur, as the&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;must be stopped immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;at the infusion site that may be caused by the administration technique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>redness&nbsp;of the skin (&nbsp;erythema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>streaks<\/li><li>burning sensation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;reported with similar products (other&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;solutions ):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abnormally high levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally low levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hyponatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>blood becomes acidic due to abnormally high levels of chloride in the blood (hyperchloraemic metabolic&nbsp;acidosis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a drug has been added to the infusion solution, the added drug can also cause\u00a0side effects.\u00a0These\u00a0side effects\u00a0depend on the drug being added.\u00a0You can read about any symptoms in the package leaflet for the added medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.\u00a0This also applies to\u00a0side effects\u00a0that are not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sodium Chloride Baxter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bag after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the risk of contamination, the contents of the opened package should be used immediately or no later than 12 hours after opening.\u00a0Infusion fluid\u00a0with an additive should not be stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter should not be given if there are particles in the solution or if the packaging is damaged in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is sodium chloride, 9 g per liter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are: water for injections, sodium hydroxide (for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment), and concentrated\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0(for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride Baxter is a clear solution without visible particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following packages are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic container PVC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30 x 100 ml with transfer adapter (minibag plus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 x 2000 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 x 2500 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic container Clear-Flex:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 x 2000 ml with Emoluer coupling, Luer lock female, and clamps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>140 x 2000 ml with Emoluer coupling Luer-lock-females and clamps (mainly intended for priming for\u00a0hemodialysis\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 x 2000 ml with Self-closing Emoluer coupling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>140 x 2000 ml with Self-sealing Emoluer coupling, (mainly intended for priming for&nbsp;hemodialysis&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>140 x 2000 ml with &#8220;Y&#8221; coupling unit with tip, Luer-lock female, and clamps (mainly intended as priming fluid for\u00a0hemodialysis\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>240 x 2000 ml with Emoluer coupling, 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