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Chloride

Drug #1406

A binary compound of chlorine. The major anion (negatively charged substance) in the blood and extracellular fluid (the body fluid that lies outside cells). The balance of chloride ion is closely regulated by the body.

Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Element.

Molecular Weight: 35.45 · Non-proprietary name: Chloride.

Molecular structure of Chloride

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Chloride's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
7.5 mg7.5 mgPOAs required.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Chloride in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Increase in blood pressure.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Chloride are Diarrhea, overactivity of parathyroid gland, certain kidney disorders.

Chloride is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Sweating , Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used cautiously in young children and pregnant females. Wilson’s disease condition may exacerbated. In biliary tract or hepatic dysfunction increased blood concentrations may result because copper is normally excreted in bile. It should not be used in patients having mental and neurological abnormalities.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Storage Conditions

Chloride should be stored .

Drug Classification

  1. 1.27Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

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