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NaCl 3%

Raphaelle Jaquet-Pilloud · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Hypertonic saline (3% NaCl) increases serum osmolality to draw fluid from intracellular and interstitial spaces into the intravascular compartment, reducing cerebral edema and intracranial pressure.

Hypertonic saline (3% NaCl) increases serum osmolality to draw fluid from intracellular and interstitial spaces into the intravascular compartment, reducing cerebral edema and intracranial pressure. Used for Cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure, Traumatic brain injury, Acute stroke management.

At a glance

Generic nameNaCl 3%
Also known asMucoclear 3%
SponsorRaphaelle Jaquet-Pilloud
Drug classOsmotic agent / Hypertonic saline
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeurology / Critical Care
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

3% sodium chloride solution is a hypertonic agent that creates an osmotic gradient across cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier. This osmotic effect mobilizes fluid from edematous tissues into the vascular space, thereby reducing intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. It is commonly used in acute neurological emergencies to manage elevated intracranial pressure.

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