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This sterile saline solution is used as a mixing solution (diluent) for powder medications. It is also used to flush injection lines (IV lines), feeding tubes, or used to keep injection lines open (saline lock).
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Sodium Chloride, Vasceze (Vafd), Normal Saline Flush, Syrex, Saline Flush
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normal Saline
Sodium Chloride, Vasceze (Vafd), Normal Saline Flush, Syrex, Saline Flush
Uses
This sterile saline solution is used as a mixing solution (diluent) for powder medications. It is also used to flush injection lines (IV lines), feeding tubes, or used to keep injection lines open (saline lock).
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Consult your pharmacist for details about stability and storage after mixing with other IV medications.
- Discard any unused liquid.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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Normal Saline 0.9 250ml |
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Normal Saline 0.9 20ml |
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Normal Saline Solution 1000ml bottle |
Normal Saline 0.9% 1000ml |
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How To Use
- If you are mixing medications with this solution, follow all instructions for proper mixing and storage.
- If you have any questions regarding the use of this solution, consult your pharmacist.
- This solution should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use.
- If either is present, do not use the liquid.
- Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely.
- Consult your pharmacist.
Side Effects
- No side effects are expected to occur.
- If side effects occur, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, swelling, irritation at the injection site (e.g., redness, pain).
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure), lung problems (pulmonary edema), kidney problems, low levels of potassium (hypokalemia), high levels of sodium (hypernatremia), swelling (edema), any allergies.
- Caution is advised when using Normal Saline in infants since they may be more sensitive to the effects of Normal Saline.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Normal Saline.
- It is unknown if Normal Saline passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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