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sodium chloride (7%)

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Sodium chloride 7% is a hypertonic saline solution that draws fluid from cells and tissues into the vascular space through osmotic pressure.

Sodium chloride 7% is a hypertonic saline solution that draws fluid from cells and tissues into the vascular space through osmotic pressure. Used for Cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure, Hyponatremia (severe symptomatic), Traumatic brain injury.

At a glance

Generic namesodium chloride (7%)
Also known asHyper-Sal, Hypertonic saline (7%)
SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Drug classHypertonic saline solution
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCritical Care / Neurology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The high concentration of sodium chloride creates an osmotic gradient that pulls intracellular and interstitial fluid into the bloodstream, increasing circulating volume and reducing cellular edema. This mechanism is particularly useful in treating cerebral edema and raised intracranial pressure by reducing brain cell swelling. The solution also has mild anti-inflammatory properties and may improve microcirculatory flow.

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