Sodium Phosphate
Sodium Phosphate Information

About Sodium Phosphate

Sodium Phosphate is saline laxative. It is used in constipation. It retains the water in intestine and incrases the faecal bulk.

Indications

Sodium Phosphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Electrolyte disorder, Hypophosphataemia.

Contraindication

Sodium Phosphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia,Hypernatremia,Hyperphosphataemia.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Phosphate include Effect on hemopoietic system.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Phosphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Phosphorus intoxication.

Warnings

Sodium phosphate should be used with caution in patients with renal (kidney) impairment, cirrhosis, cardiac failure and other sodium retaining states. Caution must be exercised in the administration of parenteral fluids, especially those containing sodium ions, to patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin. Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. Discard unused portion

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.