Sodium Chloride
An essential electrolyte solution used medically to restore fluid balance, thin airway secretions when inhaled, and maintain normal blood sodium levels. In kidney disease it helps manage electrolyte imbalances, and in respiratory conditions saline nebulization can loosen thick mucus to ease breathing.
Molecular Weight
58.4400 g/mol
TPSA
0.00 Ų
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
2D Structure
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SMILES
[Cl-].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/ClH.Na/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
Molecular Formula
ClNa
HBD / HBA
- / 1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
An essential electrolyte solution used medically to restore fluid balance, thin airway secretions when inhaled, and maintain normal blood sodium levels. In kidney disease it helps manage electrolyte imbalances, and in respiratory conditions saline nebulization can loosen thick mucus to ease breathing.
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
Yes, Sodium Chloride is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200574. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5234. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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