| colistimethate sodium | Pentasodium colistinmethanesulfonate;contains the pentasodium salt of the penta(methanesulfonic acid) derivative of colistin A as the major component, with a small proportion of the pentasodium salt of the same derivative of colistin B; an effective antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacilli (except Proteus), given intramuscularly. See: colistin sulfate, polymyxin. Synonym: cholistine sulphomethate sodium, colistin sulfomethate sodium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| colistin sulfomethate sodium | Pentasodium colistinmethanesulfonate;contains the pentasodium salt of the penta(methanesulfonic acid) derivative of colistin A as the major component, with a small proportion of the pentasodium salt of the same derivative of colistin B; an effective antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacilli (except Proteus), given intramuscularly. See: colistin sulfate, polymyxin. Synonym: cholistine sulphomethate sodium, colistin sulfomethate sodium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| piperacillin sodium | C23H26N5NaO7S;a semisynthetic extended spectrum penicillin active against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| morrhuate sodium | The sodium salts of the fatty acids of cod liver oil; a sclerosing agent used in the treatment of varicose veins, mixed with a local anaesthetic. Origin: fr. Gadus morrhua, cod (05 Mar 2000) |
| cromolyn sodium | <chemical> A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitised mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack. Pharmacological action: anti-asthmatic agents. Chemical name: 4H-1-Benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid, 5,5'-((2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(4-oxo-, disodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
| potassium sodium tartrate | KNaC4H4O6;a mild saline cathartic, used as an ingredient in compound effervescent powders. Synonym: Rochelle salt, Seignette's salt, sodium potassium tartrate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pravastatin sodium | Antihyperlipoproteinaemic. An HMG-Co reductase inhibitor resembling lovastatin and simvastatin, which inhibits cholesterol formation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prednisolone sodium phosphate | Prednisolone 21-(disodium phosphate);more soluble than prednisolone and the other prednisolone esters and useful when a rapid onset or a short duration of action is desired; suitable for intrasynovial, parenteral, and topical administration. Prednisolone succinate, prednisolone compound suitable for intramuscular, intravenous, or rectal administration. Prednisolone tebutate, same actions and uses as prednisolone but with longer duration of action and suitable for intrasynovial and soft tissue injection. Synonym: prednisolone butylacetate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| primary sodium phosphate | NaH2PO4-H2O;used to increase urinary acidity. Synonym: primary sodium phosphate, sodium acid phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexobarbital sodium | Sodium 5-(1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,5-dimethylbarbiturate;a barbiturate sedative and hypnotic of short duration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone sodium phosphate | Hydrocortisone 21-(disodium phosphate);an anti-inflammatory agent for intravenous or intramuscular administration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocortisone sodium succinate | A very soluble ester salt of hydrocortisone (cortisol), used parenterally in the management of emergencies resulting from acute adrenal insufficiency. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sodium | <chemistry>, element> Sodium is a soft, silvery, highly reactive alkali metal which has an atomic number of 11 and an atomic weight of 22.990. It is most commonly found in the form of salt, sodium chloride (NaCl). It was first identified as an element by the English scientist Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807. Sodium chloride is a critical nutrient in humans (it plays an important role in nerve function), but too much of it can cause health problems such as aggravating high blood pressure. Pure metallic sodium is a fire hazard, and it can explode if it comes into contact with water. Other commonly used sodium compounds include soda ash (sodium carbonate, Na2CO3), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) and caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH). Abbreviation: Na (09 Oct 1997) |
| sodium-24 | The isotope of sodium with an atomic weight of 24, and a half-life of 14.96 hr; it emits beta and gamma rays, and is more easily prepared than the longer-lived, positron-emitting 22Na (half-life, 2.605 yr). It is used to measure extracellular fluid by indicator dilution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sodium acetate | <chemical> The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It has also been used as a systemic and urinary alkaliser, diuretic, and expectorant. Pharmacological action: diuretics, expectorants, pharmaceutic aid. (12 Dec 1998) |