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Salnor is used to rehydrate and replace electrolytes in cases of dehydration. The main ingredient of the drug is sodium chloride. Let's learn more about the uses, usage and notes when using Salnor through the article below.
1. What is Salnor?
Salnor drug belongs to the group of drugs that regulate water, electrolytes and Acid-Base balance. The drug is used to replace fluids and electrolytes.
Salnor is prepared in the form of a solution for intravenous infusion and packed in bags of 500ml. The drug has the main ingredient is sodium chloride with a concentration of 0.9g.
2. What are the uses of Salnor?
Salnor drug is used in the following cases:
Helps rehydrate and replace electrolytes Replace isotonic serum fluids Add sodium and chloride in patients with dehydration such as: diarrhea, high fever, blood loss, after surgery. Used for extracellular fluid replacement and in the management of metabolic alkalosis with fluid loss and mild hyponatremia. Used in hemodialysis Used at the beginning and end of blood transfusion. Patients need to adhere to use the drug exactly as indicated on the instruction sheet or on the prescription sheet of the doctor or pharmacist.
3. How to take Salnor
Salnor drug is used depending on the patient's age, weight, dehydration or acid-base and electrolyte balance and according to the prescription from doctors and pharmacists for adults and children.
Rehydration and electrolytes: applied by intravenous infusion method.
It is necessary to apply the exact dose of Salnor prescribed on the package, the drug leaflet or the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
Patients do not arbitrarily calculate, apply or change other prescribed doses.
4. What to do when overdose, forget dose of Salnor?
Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. Over-the-counter medicines require a leaflet from the manufacturer. When taking an overdose of Salnor, the patient should stop using the drug and notify the doctor or pharmacist immediately when there are unusual symptoms.
When patients overdose on Salnor medicine, they will experience some symptoms such as: Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, thirst, decreased tears and saliva, sweating, high fever, hypokalemia , tachycardia, hypertension, renal failure, pulmonary edema, peripheral edema, respiratory arrest, headache, dizziness, dizziness, convulsions, coma and possibly death. In cases of severe hypernatremia, dialysis may be indicated.
If the patient has unusual symptoms when overdose, it is necessary to notify the doctor or medical person in charge. In case of an overdose of Salnor with life-threatening symptoms, immediately call the medical center on 115 for guidance and help.
Usually medicines can be taken in 1-2 hours longer than prescribed in the prescription. Unless there is a strict rule about the time of use, the medicine can be taken a few hours after forgetting. However, if the time is too far from the time you need to drink, you should not take it, which can be dangerous for the body. It is necessary to strictly adhere to or consult a doctor before making a decision.
5. Contraindications to taking Salnor
Salnor drug should not be used in cases where the patient has:
Hypernatremia Hyperhydration Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia Hypertension In addition, usually people are allergic to any substance in the composition of the drug. drugs must not be used. Contraindication to the drug Salnor must be understood as an absolute contraindication, not for any reason that the anti-drug is flexible to use.
6. Side effects when using Salnor
Most of the time while using Salnor for injection, if unwanted side effects occur, the cause is usually an infectious solution or injection technique.
Usually the most common side effects are: fever, infection at the injection site and extravasation or increased blood volume due to an excess or deficiency of 1 or more ions in the solution.
In case of excessive use of sodium chloride, it can increase blood sodium, and a large amount of ions can cause loss of bicarbonate with acidification effects. Infusion of large doses of Salnor may cause sodium accumulation and edema.
Usually these unwanted side effects go away when Salnor is stopped. If the patient has symptoms that are considered rare side effects that are not mentioned in the instructions for use. Inform your doctor or medical officer immediately if you suspect any side effects of Salnor.
7. Be careful and note when using Salnor for treatment
Those who need to be careful when using Salnor for treatment.
Elderly, pregnant women, lactating women Children under 15 years People with liver/kidney failure People who are allergic to any substance in the formula. Subjects had myasthenia gravis, gastric ulcer and hepatic coma. In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is necessary to carefully weigh the benefits and risks, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking the drug because even tested drugs still have risks when used. Do not arbitrarily use Salnor without carefully reading the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor to protect the mother and baby.
8. Salnor drug interactions
Salnor drugs can interact with specific lithium drugs such as:
Excess sodium increases the excretion of lithium drugs. Sodium deficiency can promote lithium retention and increase the risk of toxicity. In addition, patients should consider not to use Salnor with alcohol, tobacco, alcoholic or fermented beverages. It is important to remember that drug interactions with other drugs are often quite complicated due to the influence of many ingredients in the drug. Recommendations usually only state common interactions when used. Therefore, do not arbitrarily apply information about Salnor drug interactions if the patient is not a researcher, doctor or medical person.
Above is important information about Salnor medicine, if you have any questions, you should directly discuss with your doctor for timely advice
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