NebuSal (inhalation)
Generic name:sodium chloride (inhalation) [ SOE-dee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Hyper-Sal, NebuSal, Sodium Chloride, Inhalation
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents
What is NebuSal?
NebuSal is the chemical name for salt. This medicine can reduce some types of bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.
NebuSal is used to produce sputum (mucus, or phlegm) from the mouth to help improve lung function in people with cystic fibrosis, or to collect sputum for medical testing. This medication may also be used to dilute other medications inhaled through a nebulizer.
NebuSal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before you use NebuSal, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and allergies. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. In some cases, you may not be able to use this medicine, or you may need to adjust your dose or take special precautions.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially potassium supplements, diuretics, steroids, blood pressure medications, or medications that contain sodium (such as Alka-Seltzer or Zegrid).
Tell your caregiver right away if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, swelling in your hands or feet, tiredness, muscle twitching, confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased or decreased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling, or if you feel like you might pass out.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to NebuSal.
To make sure NebuSal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease or high blood pressure;
kidney or liver disease;
migraine headaches;
any type of edema (swelling);
if you have recently had surgery; or
if you are on a low-salt diet.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether NebuSal is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
