Sodium chloride was initially approved by the FDA in 1951. PRESCRIBED FOR: Intravenous sodium chloride is used: 1  Intravenous (IV) solution is the most commonly used preparation of sodium chloride, and is used:  To replace fluids when patients are not able to drink enough fluids.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Rick Stewart/Getty Images. No player in NBA history scored more points than Abdul-Jabbar (38,387), so itâs only fair that he show up in the top five of the âmost missed shotsâ list as well.
In 1986-87 the Lakers again beat Boston for the NBA Championship. Although Abdul-Jabbar played respectably, series MVP Magic Johnson was the star. During the regular season Abdul-Jabbar dipped below 20 points per game (17.5 ppg) for the first time in his career. At age 40 he signed a contract to play two more years.