Sodium Chloride

Category: mineral

Aliases: Table salt, NaCl, Saline

Pharmacological Mechanism

Essential electrolyte — IV saline for resuscitation + hypertonic saline (3%) for severe hyponatremia + ICP. Oral salt tablets for sodium-loss states (POTS, dysautonomia, ultra-endurance, primary aldosteronism management). Hypertension sensitivity in salt-sensitive individuals.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 24h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 2300mg (Range: 500 - 6000 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular