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Sodium chloride

Beta adrenergic blocker
Solution146 brands · 119 makers
Sodium chloride is a beta adrenergic blocker. Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is a beta adrenergic blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of: Control of ventricular rate in supraventricular tachycardia including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and control of heart rate in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia… Sodium chloride is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Solution Correcting Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances.
Generic namesodium chloride
Therapeutic classSolution Correcting Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances > 26.2 Parenteral
Form & strength (NLEM)Injectable solution: 0.9% isotonic (normal saline)
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is a beta adrenergic blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of: Control of ventricular rate in supraventricular tachycardia including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and control of heart rate in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Sodium chloride. Full label: DailyMed.

Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is a beta adrenergic blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of: Control of ventricular rate in supraventricular tachycardia including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and control of heart rate in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia, Control of perioperative tachycardia and hypertension 1.1 Supraventricular Tachycardia or Noncompensatory Sinus Tachycardia Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is indicated for the rapid control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative, or other emergent circumstances where short term control of ventricular rate with a short-acting agent is desirable. Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is also indicated in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia where, in the physician’s judgment, the rapid heart rate requires specific intervention. Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is intended for short-term use.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Sodium chloride. Full label: DailyMed.

Administer intravenously, Titrate using ventricular rate or blood pressure at ≥ 4-minute intervals, Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) or noncompensatory sinus tachycardia o Optional loading dose: 500 mcg per kg infused over one minute o Then 50 mcg per kg per minute for the next 4 minutes o Adjust dose as needed to a maximum of 200 mcg per kg per minute o Additional loading doses may be administered…

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Esmolol hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection is contraindicated in patients with: Severe sinus bradycardia: May precipitate or worsen bradycardia resulting in cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest., Heart block greater than first degree: Second- or third-degree atrioventricular block may precipitate or worsen bradycardia resulting in cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest., Sick sinus syndrome: May precipitate or worsen bradycardia resulting in cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest., Decompensated heart failure: May worsen heart failure.…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Risk of hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiac failure: Monitor for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular adverse effects. Reduce or discontinue use, Risk of exacerbating reactive airway disease, Diabetes: May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia and alter glucose levels; monitor, Risk of unopposed alpha-agonism and severe hypertension in untreated pheochromocytoma, Risk of myocardial ischemia when abruptly discontinued in patients with coronary artery disease 5.1 Hypotension Hypotension can occur at any dose but is dose-related. Patients with hemodynamic compromise or on interacting medications are at particular risk.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Most common adverse reactions (incidence >10%) are symptomatic hypotension (hyperhidrosis, dizziness) and asymptomatic hypotension To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

146 products from 119 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Acusalt 1gm TabletSodium Chloride (1gm)Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Ad-Open Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Medivaxia Pharmabottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Addna TabletSodium Chloride (1gm)Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Bionozia S 0.65% Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Biovensia Pharmaceuticalbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Caswin S 0.65% Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Casca Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Clearnoz 0.75% Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.75% w/v)Cipla Ltdbottle of 20 ml Nasal Drops
Cliarway Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Mercury Laboratories Ltdpacket of 20 ml Nasal Drops
D 5% InfusionSodium Chloride (5%)Parenteral Drugs India Ltdbottle of 500 ml Infusion
D.N.S. Dexts SolutionSodium Chloride (NA)Parenteral Drugs India Ltdbottle of 500 ml Solution for Infusion
Dehale Nasal SpraySodium Chloride (0.9% w/v)Floreat Medica Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Nasal Spray
Dex 10% InfusionSodium Chloride (NA)Shree KrishnaKeshav Laboratories Ltdbottle of 500 ml Infusion
Dicolead-NS Saline Nasal Spray/DropSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Vilead Healthcarebottle of 20 ml Nasal Solution
Dns SolutionSodium Chloride (NA)Venus Remedies Ltdbottle of 500 ml Solution for Infusion
Elkos NS 0.9% InfusionSodium Chloride (0.9% w/v)Elkos Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 100 ml Infusion
Esy Breath Nasal DropSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Eshbilords Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Solution
Euroline 0.9% InfusionSodium Chloride (0.9% w/v)Eurolife Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 100 ml Infusion
Ezinoz Nasal SpraySodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)DR Best pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 20 ml Nasal Spray
Gxdium 0.65% Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Diues Biotechbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Haes Steril 3% InfusionSodium Chloride (3%)Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltdbottle of 500 ml Infusion
Haes Steril 6% InfusionSodium Chloride (6% w/v)Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltdbottle of 500 ml Infusion
Hitsol 6 Eye OintmentSodium Chloride (6% w/w)Nri Vision Care India Limitedtube of 3 gm Eye Ointment
Hitsol Eye DropSodium Chloride (5% w/v)Nri Vision Care India Limitedpacket of 10 ml Eye Drop
Hotryl Neo 0.65% Nasal SpraySodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Freedom Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 5 ml Nasal Spray
Huchnil-S Nasal SpraySodium Chloride (0.74% w/v)Timon Tender Care Pharmaceuticals Private Limitedbottle of 20 ml Nasal Solution
Hynasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)DWD Pharmaceuticals Ltdbottle of 15 ml Nasal Drops
Hynoz NS 0.65% Nasal DropsSodium Chloride (0.65% w/v)Cascade India Pharmaceuticalsbottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Hype 5 Eye DropSodium Chloride (5% w/v)Indiana Opthalmicsbottle of 10 ml Ophthalmic Solution
Hype 6 Eye OintmentSodium Chloride (6% w/w)Maa Enterprisetube of 5 gm Eye Ointment
Hyper-NC Eye DropSodium Chloride (5% w/v)Grevis Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 10 ml Ophthalmic Solution
Hyperneb 3% Respules (4ml Each)Sodium Chloride (3% w/v)Cipla Ltdbox of 7 respules

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Storage Store at 25°C (77°F). Protect from freezing.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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