[post_tiltle] solutions keeps the tissues hydrated and maintains an appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Medisol NS 0.90% Infusion 500 ml

Heart Failure

Pulmonary edema

Hypernatremia severe

Hypervolemia

Swelling in the arms or legs severe

Confusion

Feeling very tired or weak

Muscle spasm severe

Stomach pain

Nausea and Vomiting

Wheezing

Itching and rash

Uses of Medisol NS 0.90% Infusion 500 ml
What is it prescribed for?

Electrolytes imbalance
This medicine is used to correct the electrolyte imbalance (maintain the concentration of sodium and chloride ions) in the body.

Severe dehydration
is used to maintain fluid balance in conditions such as severe dehydration.

Diluting or dissolving drugs
It is used for diluting or dissolving medicines for intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injections.

Irrigation solution
Medisol NS 0.90% Infusion 500 ml is used during surgical procedures for the cleansing of tissues, body cavities, wounds, or irrigation of catheters.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to [post_tiltle] or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings

Hypernatremia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hypernatremia (high sodium levels in the blood). Close monitoring of serum electrolytes levels and blood pressure is advised during treatment with this medicine. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hyperchloremia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hyperchloremia (high chloride ion levels in the blood). Close monitoring of serum electrolytes levels is advised during treatment with this medicine. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hypervolemia
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of hypervolemia (abnormally increased fluid levels in the blood). Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hypertension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history hypertension since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected.

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of pulmonary edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high blood pressure since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. This medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Sodium Chlorid [Internet].
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3 Oct 2017

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Sodium Chlorid [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b11eee4d-45d9-4d3f-9bc7-51bc97c764ec
[cited 20 september 2019].
November 20, 2013

drugbank.ca –
Sodium Chlorid [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09153
[cited 20 september 2019].
September 19, 2019