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Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution

Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand · FDA-approved active Small molecule Under review

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is a Electrolyte replacement solution Small molecule drug developed by Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand. It is currently FDA-approved for Fluid and electrolyte replacement in dehydration, Maintenance of fluid balance during surgery or acute illness, Vehicle for intravenous medication administration. Also known as: placebo comparator, Physiologic saline.

Sodium chloride 0.9% restores and maintains electrolyte balance and fluid volume in the body by providing isotonic saline solution.

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is used in clinical trials for conditions such as postoperative pain, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, acute postoperative pain, and chronic postoperative pain. The solution's mechanism of action is unknown, and it is not classified as an anticoagulant.

At a glance

Generic nameSodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution
Also known asplacebo comparator, Physiologic saline
SponsorDepartment of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
Drug classElectrolyte replacement solution
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaFluid and electrolyte management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

This intravenous solution contains sodium and chloride ions in physiologic concentration (0.9% w/v), matching the osmolality of blood plasma. It is used to replace lost fluids and electrolytes, maintain hydration, and serve as a vehicle for administering other medications. The isotonic nature prevents cell lysis or crenation.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution

What is Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is a Electrolyte replacement solution drug developed by Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, indicated for Fluid and electrolyte replacement in dehydration, Maintenance of fluid balance during surgery or acute illness, Vehicle for intravenous medication administration.

How does Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution work?

Sodium chloride 0.9% restores and maintains electrolyte balance and fluid volume in the body by providing isotonic saline solution.

What is Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution used for?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is indicated for Fluid and electrolyte replacement in dehydration, Maintenance of fluid balance during surgery or acute illness, Vehicle for intravenous medication administration, Treatment of hypovolemia and shock.

Who makes Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is developed and marketed by Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (see full Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand pipeline at /company/department-of-medical-services-ministry-of-public-health-of-thailand).

Is Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution also known as anything else?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is also known as placebo comparator, Physiologic saline.

What drug class is Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution in?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution belongs to the Electrolyte replacement solution class. See all Electrolyte replacement solution drugs at /class/electrolyte-replacement-solution.

What development phase is Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution in?

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution?

Common side effects of Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Solution include Hyperchloremic acidosis, Fluid overload, Hypernatremia, Phlebitis at injection site.

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