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Sodium Chloride

Table salt is a combination of two minerals - sodium and chloride Your body needs some sodium to work properly. It helps with the function of nerves and muscles. It also helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body. Your kidneys control how much sodium is in your body. If you have too much and your kidneys can't get rid it, sodium builds up in your blood. This can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to other health problems.

Most people in the U.S. get more sodium in their diets than they need. A key to healthy eating is choosing foods low in sodium. The Dietary Guidelines recommend that most adults eat less than 2.3 grams per day. That equals about 1 teaspoon of table salt a day. Some people are more sensitive to the effects of salt than others and should eat less. This includes people who have high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney problems, or are African American or over age 50. Reading food labels can help you see how much sodium is in prepared foods.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Sodium Chloride FDA Approved Drugs

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM [Acyclovir SodiumC8H10N5O3Na]
RX
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eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 50mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Hikma Pharms LlcFeb 29, 2016
Mylan Labs LtdMar 29, 2017
Zydus Pharms Usa IncJun 13, 2017
Fresenius Kabi UsaApr 30, 1998
Aurobindo Pharma LtdOct 11, 2013
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMIKACIN SULFATE [Amikacin SulfateC22H43N5O132H2O4S]
RX
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eq 250mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 50mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Emcure Pharms LtdDec 12, 2013
Fresenius Kabi UsaDec 9, 2015
Sagent PharmsMay 12, 2016
Teva Pharms UsaSep 28, 1993
West-ward Pharms IntApr 11, 1994
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOPHYLLINE [Aminophylline2C7H8N4O2C2H8N2]
RX
-
25mg/ml (injection injectable)
HospiraOct 26, 1983
LuitpoldApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOSYN 3.5% M [Amino Acids : Magnesium Acetate2C2H3O2Mg : Phosphoric AcidH3O4P : Potassium AcetateC2H3O2K : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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3.5% : 21mg/100ml : 40mg/100ml : 128mg/100ml : 234mg/100ml (injection injectable)
Icu Medical IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOSYN 7% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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7% : 102mg/100ml : 522mg/100ml : 410mg/100ml (injection injectable)
Icu Medical IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOSYN 8.5% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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8.5% : 102mg/100ml : 522mg/100ml : 410mg/100ml (injection injectable)
Icu Medical IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOSYN II 10% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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10% : 102mg/100ml : 45mg/100ml : 522mg/100ml : 410mg/100ml (injection injectable)
Icu Medical IncApr 3, 1986
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AMINOSYN II 8.5% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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8.5% : 102mg/100ml : 45mg/100ml : 522mg/100ml : 410mg/100ml (injection injectable)
Icu Medical IncApr 3, 1986
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ANCEF IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
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eq 10mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 20mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Baxter HlthcareMar 28, 1991
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
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250mg/2.5ml (100mg/ml) (injection injectable)
50mg/50ml (1mg/ml) (injection injectable)
Fresenius Kabi UsaMar 23, 2015
Hikma Pharm Co LtdJan 5, 2012
Hospira IncSep 21, 2016
Mylan InstitutionalJun 30, 2014
Novartis Pharms CorpJun 30, 2000
Par Sterile ProductsJun 30, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
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250mg/250ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
Teva Pharms UsaDec 15, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
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125mg/125ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
50mg/50ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
Gland Pharma LtdMay 22, 2017
SandozMay 9, 2011
Eagle PharmsJun 29, 2011
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AVELOX [Moxifloxacin HydrochlorideC21H24FN3O4ClH]
RX
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eq 400mg base (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareDec 10, 1999
  • Method of combating bacteria in a patient.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AVELOX IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.8% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Moxifloxacin HydrochlorideC21H24FN3O4ClH]
RX
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400mg/250ml (1.6mg/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
Bayer HlthcareNov 30, 2001
  • Method of combating bacteria in a patient.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
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9mg/ml (injection injectable)
Fresenius Kabi UsaFeb 7, 1985
HospiraOct 29, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BALANCED SALT [Calcium ChlorideCa2Cl2H2O : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Sodium AcetateC2H3O2Na3H2O : Sodium ChlorideClNa : Sodium Citrate]
RX
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0.48mg/ml : 0.3mg/ml : 0.75mg/ml : 3.9mg/ml : 6.4mg/ml : 1.7mg/ml (irrigation solution)
AkornSep 27, 2006
B BraunFeb 3, 2010
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BRONCHO SALINE [Sodium ChlorideClNa]
OTC
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0.9% (inhalation aerosol, metered)
BlairexSep 3, 1992
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BSS [Calcium ChlorideCa2Cl2H2O : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Sodium AcetateC2H3O2Na3H2O : Sodium ChlorideClNa : Sodium Citrate]
RX
-
0.48mg/ml : 0.3mg/ml : 0.75mg/ml : 3.9mg/ml : 6.4mg/ml : 1.7mg/ml (irrigation solution)
AlconDec 10, 1997
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BSS PLUS [Calcium ChlorideCa2Cl2H2O : Dextrose : Glutathione Disulfide : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Sodium BicarbonateCHO3Na : Sodium ChlorideClNa : Sodium Phosphate]
RX
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0.154mg/ml : 0.92mg/ml : 0.184mg/ml : 0.2mg/ml : 0.38mg/ml : 2.1mg/ml : 7.14mg/ml : 0.42mg/ml (irrigation solution)
AlconApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CARDENE [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
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25mg/10ml (2.5mg/ml) (injection injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJan 30, 1992
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CARDENE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
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40mg/200ml (0.2mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncNov 7, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
-
20mg/200ml (0.1mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJul 31, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CARDENE IN 4.8% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
-
20mg/200ml (0.1mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJul 31, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
-
40mg/200ml (0.2mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncNov 7, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDIOPLEGIC IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Calcium ChlorideCa2Cl2H2O : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
17.6mg/100ml : 325.3mg/100ml : 119.3mg/100ml : 643mg/100ml (perfusion, cardiac solution)
Baxter HlthcareApr 21, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunJul 27, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFAZOLIN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 2gm base/100ml (eq 20mg base/ml) (intravenous solution)
Baxter Hlthcare CorpAug 7, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 100gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 20gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 300gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Samson MedclNov 29, 2006
Acs DobfarOct 22, 2008
Facta FarmaDec 27, 1991
Hikma FarmaceuticaOct 18, 2004
Hospira IncAug 12, 2005
SandozSep 25, 1992
Qilu Pharm Co LtdDec 28, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFOTAXIME [Cefotaxime SodiumC16H16N5O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
HikmaNov 20, 2002
WockhardtAug 29, 2006
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM [Cefotaxime SodiumC16H16N5O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Hospira IncAug 10, 2006
LupinSep 24, 2003
WockhardtJun 20, 2008
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFOXITIN [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
Acs DobfarMay 19, 2010
Acs Dobfar SpaAug 31, 2011
Hikma FarmaceuticaMar 2, 2010
Hospira IncFeb 13, 2006
West-ward Pharms IntSep 11, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFOXITIN AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunMar 10, 2006
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CEFOXITIN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 100gm base (iv (infusion) powder)
Samson MedclNov 16, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CIMETIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE [Cimetidine HydrochlorideC10H16N6SClH]
RX
-
eq 300mg base/2ml (injection injectable)
eq 300mg base/5ml (oral solution)
Dava Pharms IncApr 25, 1996
Ani Pharms IncSep 26, 1996
Hi Tech PharmaOct 28, 1997
Pharm AssocJan 27, 1997
WockhardtOct 17, 1997
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CIPRO [CiprofloxacinC17H18FN3O3]
RX
-
250mg/5ml (oral for suspension)
500mg/5ml (oral for suspension)
Bayer HlthcareSep 26, 1997
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CIPROFLOXACIN [CiprofloxacinC17H18FN3O3]
RX
-
200mg/20ml (10mg/ml) (injection injectable)
250mg/5ml (oral for suspension)
400mg/40ml (10mg/ml) (injection injectable)
500mg/5ml (oral for suspension)
ClarisApr 29, 2008
Hikma FarmaceuticaDec 22, 2009
HospiraAug 28, 2006
Lupin LtdMar 5, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CIPROFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [CiprofloxacinC17H18FN3O3]
RX
-
200mg/100ml (injection injectable)
400mg/200ml (injection injectable)
Acs Dobfar Info SaMar 18, 2008
ClarisMar 18, 2008
HospiraMar 18, 2008
Hikma FarmaceuticaNov 18, 2009
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CLAFORAN [Cefotaxime SodiumC16H16N5O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Us Pharm HoldingsDec 29, 1983
Sanofi Aventis UsJan 13, 1987
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CLEOCIN [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
100mg (vaginal suppository)
eq 1% base (topical swab)
eq 2% base (vaginal cream)
Pharmacia And UpjohnAug 13, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 150mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Pharmacia And UpjohnApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 12mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 18mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 6mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Pharmacia And UpjohnAug 30, 1989
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLEOCIN T [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 1% base (topical solution)
Pharmacia And UpjohnApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLINDA-DERM [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 1% base (topical solution)
Paddock LlcSep 30, 1992
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLINDAGEL [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 1% base (topical gel)
Precision DermatNov 27, 2000
  • Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
1% (topical aerosol, foam)
eq 1% base (topical swab)
eq 150mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 2% base (vaginal cream)
Perrigo Uk FincoMar 31, 2010
AkornJun 17, 2010
Fougera PharmsFeb 14, 2006
Fougera Pharms IncJun 5, 1997
G And W Labs IncSep 1, 1988
Perrigo New YorkMay 25, 2000
Taro Pharm IndsMar 31, 2004
Teligent Pharma IncDec 30, 2016
Vintage PharmsMay 29, 2015
WockhardtJul 15, 1997
Alvogen IncJul 24, 1987
Fresenius Kabi UsaMar 29, 2007
Sagent PharmsSep 30, 2011
West-ward Pharms IntApr 25, 1988
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 300mg base/50ml (eq 6mg base/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
eq 600mg base/50ml (eq 12mg base/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
eq 900mg base/50ml (eq 18mg base/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
Baxter Hlthcare CorpApr 20, 2017
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE IN 5% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 12mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 18mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 6mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Akorn IncApr 4, 2013
Celerity PharmsJun 28, 2017
Sandoz IncMay 31, 2012
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Sodium Chloride

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
   Properties analagous to those of Sodium Chloride. For formulas see in Part II, Anticatarrhal remedies.1

SODIUM BICARBONATE (Baking Soda)
   Antacid, much used to correct acidity of the stomach and in treatment of rheumatism and lithiasis; is often of benefit in glycosuria. Locally applied it gives relief in burns and scalds and in acute articular rheumatism. Often advantageously combined with sodium chloride t‘o relieve distress in dyspepsia. Aids notably the action of calomel as a cholagogue. Dose as antacid, 0.60 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).1

SODIUM CHLORIDE
   Sometimes used in doses of 8 to 15 Grm. (2 to 4 drachms) as an emetic; useful in small doses, 0.3 to 0.6 Grm. (5 to 10 grs.), combined with Sodium Bicarbonate to relieve gastric distress in dyspepsia; weak solutions (7:10,000) have a soothing effect on mucous membranes and on raw surfaces of wounds or ulcers.1


References

1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.