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hypotonic - (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution. hypertonic - (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution. isosmotic, isotonic - (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure. Translations.
This type of solution provides free water, sodium, and chloride but does not provide calories or other electrolytes. An example of a hypotonic solution is 0.45% sodium chloride (0.45% NS), commonly called half normal saline.Solutions with an electrolyte content of 375 mEq/L or more are considered hypertonic.Hypertonic solutions are infused to treat patients who have severe hyponatremia.ntravenous (IV) fluids are infused to maintain fluid balance, replace fluid losses, and treat electrolyte imbalances. They are commonly available in volumes ranging from 25 mL to 1,000 mL and are dispensed in either plastic bags or glass bottles.