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Chloride

What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric charge can be positive or negative. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine (pee), tissues, and other body fluids.

Electrolytes are important because they help:

  • Balance the amount of water in your body
  • Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level
  • Move nutrients into your cells
  • Move wastes out of your cells
  • Support your muscle and nerve function
  • Keep your heart rate and rhythm steady
  • Keep your blood pressure stable
  • Keep your bones and teeth healthy
What are the different types of electrolytes in your body?

The main electrolytes in your body include:

  • Bicarbonate, which helps maintain the body's acid and base balance (pH). It also plays an important role in moving carbon dioxide through the bloodstream.
  • Calcium, which helps make and keep bones and teeth strong.
  • Chloride, which also helps control the amount of fluid in the body. In addition, it helps maintain healthy blood volume and blood pressure.
  • Magnesium, which helps your muscles, nerves, and heart work properly. It also helps control blood pressure and blood glucose (blood sugar).
  • Phosphate, which works together with calcium to build strong bones and teeth.
  • Potassium, which helps your cells, heart, and muscles work properly.
  • Sodium, which helps control the amount of fluid in the body. It also helps your nerves and muscles work properly.

You get these electrolytes from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink.

What is an electrolyte imbalance?

An electrolyte imbalance means that the level of one or more electrolytes in your body is too low or too high. It can happen when the amount of water in your body changes. The amount of water that you take in should equal the amount you lose. If something upsets this balance, you may have too little water (dehydration) or too much water (overhydration). Some of the more common reasons why you might have an imbalance of the water in your body include:

  • Certain medicines
  • Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea
  • Heavy sweating
  • Heart, liver or kidney problems
  • Not drinking enough fluids, especially when doing intense exercise or when the weather is very hot
  • Drinking too much water
What are the different types of electrolyte imbalances?

The names of the different types of electrolyte imbalances are:

ElectrolyteToo lowToo highBicarbonateAcidosisAlkalosisCalciumHypocalcemiaHypercalcemiaChlorideHypochloremiaHyperchloremiaMagnesiumHypomagnesemiaHypermagnesemiaPhosphateHypophosphatemiaHyperphosphatemiaPotassiumHypokalemiaHyperkalemiaSodiumHyponatremiaHypernatremiaHow are electrolyte imbalances diagnosed?

A test called an electrolyte panel can check the levels of your body's main electrolytes. A related test, the anion gap blood test, checks whether your electrolytes are out of balance or if your blood is too acidic or not acidic enough.

What are the treatments for electrolyte imbalances?

The treatment for an electrolyte imbalance depends on which electrolytes are out of balance, if there is too little or too many, and what is causing the imbalance. In minor cases, you may just need to make some changes to your diet. In other cases, you may need other treatments. For example:

  • If you don't have enough of an electrolyte, you may get electrolyte replacement therapy. This involves giving you more of that electrolyte. It could be a medicine or supplement that you swallow or drink, or it may be given intravenously (by IV).
  • If you have too much of an electrolyte, your provider may give you medicines or fluids (by mouth or by IV) to help remove that electrolyte from your body. In severe cases, you may need dialysis to filter out the electrolyte.

Chloride FDA Approved Drugs

ACCUPRIL [Quinapril HydrochlorideC25H30N2O5ClH]
RX
-
eq 10mg base (oral tablet)
eq 20mg base (oral tablet)
eq 40mg base (oral tablet)
eq 5mg base (oral tablet)
Pfizer PharmsNov 19, 1991
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACCURETIC [HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2 : Quinapril HydrochlorideC25H30N2O5ClH]
RX
-
12.5mg : eq 10mg base (oral tablet)
12.5mg : eq 20mg base (oral tablet)
25mg : eq 20mg base (oral tablet)
Pfizer PharmsDec 28, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACEBUTOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE [Acebutolol HydrochlorideC18H28N2O4ClH]
RX
-
eq 200mg base (oral capsule)
eq 400mg base (oral capsule)
Amneal PharmDec 30, 1999
MylanApr 24, 1995
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ACHROMYCIN V [Tetracycline HydrochlorideC22H24N2O8ClH]
RX
-
250mg (oral capsule)
500mg (oral capsule)
Heritage PharmaApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ACTOPLUS MET [Metformin HydrochlorideC4H11N5ClH : Pioglitazone HydrochlorideC19H20N2O3SClH]
RX
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500mg : eq 15mg base (oral tablet)
850mg : eq 15mg base (oral tablet)
Takeda Pharms UsaAug 29, 2005
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACTOPLUS MET XR [Metformin HydrochlorideC4H11N5ClH : Pioglitazone HydrochlorideC19H20N2O3SClH]
RX
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1gm : eq 15mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
1gm : eq 30mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
Takeda Pharms UsaMay 12, 2009
  • Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are already treated with pioglitazone and metformin or who have inadequate glycemic control on pioglitazone or metformin alone.
  • Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already treated with a pioglitazone and metformin.
  • To reduce gastrointestinal side effects administer with a meal; as starting dose administer once daily with evening meal.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACTOS [Pioglitazone HydrochlorideC19H20N2O3SClH]
RX
-
eq 15mg base (oral tablet)
eq 30mg base (oral tablet)
eq 45mg base (oral tablet)
Takeda Pharms UsaJul 15, 1999
  • Method of reducing side effects of active components admin to a diabetic by admin a chemical compound having formula (incl pioglitazone) in combination with an insulin secretion enhancer.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM [Acyclovir SodiumC8H10N5O3Na]
RX
-
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)

UNK

ADIPEX-P [Phentermine HydrochlorideC10H15NClH]
RX
-
37.5mg (oral tablet)
TevaApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ADVIL ALLERGY AND CONGESTION RELIEF [Chlorpheniramine MaleateC16H19ClN2C4H4O4 : IbuprofenC13H18O2 : Phenylephrine HydrochlorideC9H13NO2ClH]
OTC
-
4mg : 200mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
PfizerDec 21, 2011
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ADVIL ALLERGY SINUS [Chlorpheniramine MaleateC16H19ClN2C4H4O4 : IbuprofenC13H18O2 : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
2mg : 200mg : 30mg (oral tablet)
PfizerDec 19, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS [IbuprofenC13H18O2 : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
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200mg : 30mg (oral tablet)
eq 200mg free acid and potassium salt : 30mg (oral capsule)
PfizerSep 19, 1989
efficacy
5.0  (2)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ADVIL CONGESTION RELIEF [IbuprofenC13H18O2 : Phenylephrine HydrochlorideC9H13NO2ClH]
OTC
-
200mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
PfizerMay 27, 2010
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ADVIL MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD & FLU [Chlorpheniramine MaleateC16H19ClN2C4H4O4 : IbuprofenC13H18O2 : Phenylephrine HydrochlorideC9H13NO2ClH]
PfizerApr 28, 2017
efficacy
4.4  (8)
side effects
1.3  (3)
danger
1.5  (2)

UNK

ADVIL PM [Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideC17H21NOClH : IbuprofenC13H18O2]
PfizerDec 21, 2005
  • A method of treating a patient suffering from a pain associated sleep disturbance comprising administering a liquid composition formulated inside a soft gel capsule, as claimed, to the patient.
efficacy
3.0  (2)
side effects
2.0  (3)
danger
3.0  (3)

UNK

AGGRASTAT [Tirofiban HydrochlorideC22H36N2O5SClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 12.5mg base/250ml (eq 0.05mg base/ml) (injection injectable)
eq 3.75mg base/15ml (eq 0.25mg base/ml) (injection solution)
eq 5mg base/100ml (eq 0.05mg base/ml) (injection injectable)
MedicureApr 20, 2000
  • A dosing regimen of aggrastat (tirofiban hydrochloride)(25mcg/kg followed by 0.15mcg/kg/min infusion) to reduce the rate of thrombotic coronary events associated with acute coronary syndrome (acs) in patients with non-st elevation acs.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AGRYLIN [Anagrelide HydrochlorideC10H7Cl2N3OClH]
RX
-
eq 0.5mg base (oral capsule)
Shire LlcMar 14, 1997
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AKBETA [Levobunolol HydrochlorideC17H25NO3ClH]
RX
-
0.25% (ophthalmic solution/drops)
0.5% (ophthalmic solution/drops)
AkornOct 29, 1996
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AKPENTOLATE [Cyclopentolate HydrochlorideC17H25NO3ClH]
RX
-
1% (ophthalmic solution/drops)
AkornJan 13, 1997
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AKTEN [Lidocaine HydrochlorideC14H22N2OClHH2O]
RX
-
3.5% (ophthalmic gel)
AkornOct 7, 2008
  • Method of inducing topical anesthesia in the eye.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AKYNZEO [NetupitantC30H32F6N4O : Palonosetron HydrochlorideC19H24N2OClH]
RX
-
300mg : eq 0.5mg base (oral capsule)
Helsinn HlthcareOct 10, 2014
  • Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALCAINE [Proparacaine HydrochlorideC16H26N2O3ClH]
RX
-
0.5% (ophthalmic solution/drops)
Novartis Pharms CorpApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALECENSA [Alectinib HydrochlorideC30H34N4O2ClH]
RX
-
eq 150mg base (oral capsule)
Hoffmann-la RocheDec 11, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALEVE PM [Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideC17H21NOClH : Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
OTC
-
25mg : 220mg (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareJan 17, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALEVE-D SINUS & COLD [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
200mg : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
BayerNov 29, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALFENTA [Alfentanil HydrochlorideC21H32N6O3ClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 0.5mg base/ml (injection injectable)
AkornDec 29, 1986
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALFENTANIL [Alfentanil HydrochlorideC21H32N6O3ClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 0.5mg base/ml (injection injectable)
HospiraOct 28, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE [Alfuzosin HydrochlorideC19H27N5O4ClH]
RX
-
10mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Apotex IncJul 18, 2011
Aurobindo Pharma LtdAug 30, 2012
Invagen PharmsJan 17, 2012
MylanJul 18, 2011
Sun Pharma GlobalJul 18, 2011
Teva PharmsJul 18, 2011
Torrent PharmsJul 18, 2011
Unichem Labs LtdJan 28, 2016
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALLEGRA [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH]
RX
-
30mg/5ml (oral suspension)
Sanofi Aventis UsOct 16, 2006
  • Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in children 2 to 11 years and for the relief of symptoms associated with uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children 6 months to 11 years.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALLEGRA ALLERGY [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH]
OTC
-
180mg (oral tablet)
60mg (oral tablet)
Sanofi Aventis UsJan 24, 2011
  • Relief of symptoms associated with respiratory allergies and for the relief of symptoms associated with hives (urticaria) in adults and children 6 years of age and older and 12 years of age and older.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALLEGRA HIVES [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH]
OTC
-
180mg (oral tablet)
60mg (oral tablet)
Sanofi Aventis UsJan 24, 2011
  • Relief of symptoms associated with respiratory allergies and for the relief of symptoms associated with hives (urticaria) in adults and children 6 years of age and older and 12 years of age and older.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALLEGRA-D 12 HOUR ALLERGY AND CONGESTION [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
60mg : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Sanofi Aventis UsJan 24, 2011
  • Relief of symptoms associated with respiratory allergies, swelling of the nasal passages and sinus congestion and pressure in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR ALLERGY AND CONGESTION [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
180mg : 240mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Sanofi Aventis UsJan 24, 2011
  • Relief of symptoms associated with respiratory allergies, swelling of the nasal passages and sinus congestion and pressure in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE [Alosetron HydrochlorideC17H18N4OClH]
RX
-
eq 0.5mg base (oral tablet)
eq 1mg base (oral tablet)
Amneal PharmsDec 22, 2016
West-ward Pharms IntMay 4, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALOXI [Palonosetron HydrochlorideC19H24N2OClH]
RX
-
eq 0.075mg base/1.5ml (eq 0.05mg base/ml) (intravenous injectable)
eq 0.25mg base/5ml (eq 0.05mg base/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Helsinn HlthcareFeb 29, 2008
  • Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE [Amantadine HydrochlorideC10H17NClH]
RX
-
100mg (oral capsule)
50mg/5ml (oral syrup)
Alembic Pharms LtdJun 21, 2017
Bionpharma IncMay 29, 2008
Heritage PharmaJun 12, 2017
Lannett Holdings IncJun 15, 2017
Newgen Pharms LlcJan 31, 2017
SandozFeb 18, 1987
Strides PharmaJun 7, 2017
Usl PharmaAug 5, 1986
Watson Labs IncDec 15, 2016
Zydus Pharms Usa IncMay 31, 2016
Cmp Pharma IncSep 11, 2002
Hi Tech PharmaOct 28, 1994
MikartJun 28, 1993
Pharm AssocJul 17, 1995
WockhardtDec 24, 1998
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AMELUZ [Aminolevulinic Acid HydrochlorideC5H9NO3ClH]
RX
-
10% (topical gel)
BiofronteraMay 10, 2016
  • Treatment of actinic keratoses by photodynamic therapy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AMERGE [Naratriptan HydrochlorideC17H25N3O2SClH]
RX
-
eq 1mg base (oral tablet)
eq 2.5mg base (oral tablet)
Glaxosmithkline LlcFeb 10, 1998
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AMIKACIN SULFATE [Amikacin SulfateC22H43N5O132H2O4S]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE [Amiloride HydrochlorideC6H8ClN7OClH2H2O]
RX
-
5mg (oral tablet)
Par PharmJan 22, 1986
Sigmapharm Labs LlcJan 30, 2009
Zydus Pharms Usa IncAug 7, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE [Amiloride HydrochlorideC6H8ClN7OClH2H2O : HydrochlorothiazideC7H8ClN3O4S2]
RX
-
eq 5mg anhydrous : 50mg (oral tablet)
BarrMay 10, 1988
MylanOct 31, 1991
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

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)

UNK

AMINOSYN 3.5% M [Amino Acids : Magnesium Acetate2C2H3O2Mg : Phosphoric AcidH3O4P : Potassium AcetateC2H3O2K : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMINOSYN 7% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMINOSYN 8.5% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMINOSYN II 10% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMINOSYN II 8.5% W/ ELECTROLYTES [Amino Acids : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic : Sodium ChlorideClNa]
RX
-
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)

UNK

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE [Amiodarone HydrochlorideC25H29I2NO3ClH]
RX
-
100mg (oral tablet)
Murty PharmsOct 4, 2016
Taro PharmDec 18, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

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Home Remedies for Chloride

TOE NAIL FUNGUS [Onychomycosis]
   The only real "cure" is taking Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) tablets prescribed by a doctor. The longer durations (at weaker doses) allow the nail to grow out. However, this medication can damage your liver. Once the initial infection is under control, brush Vicks Vaporub (or generic) under and around the nail with a toothbrush twice a day to reduce the chance of coming back.Sleslie | July 26th, 2021