Normal saline is used as a maintenance therapy in children with hyponatremic (low sodium levels) hypokalemic (low potassium levels) dehydration due to severe diarrhea etc. It is also used for adults whose oral intake of water and electrolytes is insufficient due to various conditions. It is an electrolyte infusion solution for infants, children and adults.
Some of its side effects include cerebral (brain), pulmonary (lungs) and peripheral (lower hands and legs) edema (swelling due to fluid retention), congestive heart failure (a condition characterized with inefficient pumping of heart due to accumulation of fluids in it), acidosis (increased acidity in blood) and electrolyte imbalance (abnormality in concentration of electrolytes in your body) may occur with large volume and/or rapid infusion.
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore, be cautious.
The effects of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Hence, consult your healthcare provider for further advice.
Before taking normal saline inform your doctor if you are allergic to it. Patients with renal (kidney) failure, cardiac (heart) failure, reduced urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract disease (a condition in which there is obstruction that inhibits urinary flow) and hypertonic dehydration (a condition in which water excretion is more than salt excretion, therefore increasing amounts of salts in body). Sodium chloride content of this product is 9.0 gm/litre whereas, the daily intake of an adult is 3-6 gm. Therefore , care should be taken in those cases where salt intake is restricted as in edema (swelling due to fluid retention), hypertension (high blood pressure) e.t.c
This medication has no known contraindications therefore seek advice from your healthcare provider for further advice.
What is saline IV used for?
IV saline is used to replenish lost fluids, flush wounds, deliver medications, and sustain patients through surgery, dialysis, and chemotherapy.
What IV solution do you give for dehydration?
0.9% saline is used to correct dehydration.
What are the side effects of saline?
Common side effects include fever, swelling at the injection site, redness or infection.
How long does IV fluid last?
On average, IV drips can last anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes.
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