Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Sulfate
Definition
A white, inorganic crystalline compound with various industrial uses. Sodium sulfate is found in many common electrolyte solutions used in clinical diagnostic purpose. Since this agent is poorly absorbed in the body, and could draw water out of the cells, sometimes it is used as a cathartic or diuretic.
Also known as Bisodium Sulfate, Disodium Sulfate, Disodium Sulfate Decahydrate, Glauber's Salt, SODIUM SULFATE, Sulfuric Acid Disodium Salt, Decahydrate — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A06AD13 per RXNORM
- ATC A12CA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C47727 per NCIT
- SCTID 69958001 per RXNORM
- UNII 0YPR65R21J per RXNORM