Sodium Fluoride
Sodium Fluoride
Definition
An inorganic salt of fluoride used topically or in municipal water fluoridation systems to prevent dental caries. Fluoride appears to bind to calcium ions in the hydroxyapatite of surface tooth enamel, preventing corrosion of tooth enamel by acids. This agent may also inhibit acid production by commensal oral bacteria. (NCI04)
Also known as Fluoride, sodium, NaF, SODIUM FLUORIDE, Sodium Fluoride (NaF) — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A01AA01 per RXNORM
- ATC A12CD01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C832 per NCIT
- SCTID 329199009 per RXNORM
- SCTID 6910009 per RXNORM
- UNII 8ZYQ1474W7 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dental caries | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Osteoporosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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