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It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure that the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause serious problems (eg, hypokalemia, acidosis, heart failure, pulmonary edema, or fluid retention) and are more likely to occur if sodium chloride is given for a long time or in high doses. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024
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