IUPAC Nomenclature Organic compounds are named in accordance with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). A variety of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes are used in chemistry to…

Extra & Intra Cellular Electrolytes

The Extra & Intra Cellular Electrolytes found in the human body are: Interstitial fluid and blood plasma are similar in their electrolyte make up. Na+ and Cl- being the major electrolytes. In the intracellular fluid, K+ and HPO4- are the major electrolytes.

Major Cations and Anions in Electrolytes

Electrolytes Replacement Therapy

ORS Powder Composition

Physiological Acid-Base Balance

Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory Alkalosis

Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic Alkalosis

Electrolytes used in acid base balance

Limit test for chlorides, sulphates, lead, iron, heavy metals and arsenic are official tests designed and mentioned in the individual monograph of pharmaceutical substance in Indian Pharmacopoeia. The limit of impurity is provided in terms of parts per million(ppm).