Hypotonic solution (eg. 0.45% NaCl) | Isotonic solution (eg. 0.9% NaCl) | Hypertonic solution (eg. 2% NaCl) | |
ECF volume | Increase | Increase | Increase |
ECF osmolality | Decrease | No change | Increase |
ICF volume | Increase | No change | Decrease |
ICF osmolality | Decrease | No change | Increase |
Reference:
1. Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 2nd edition, P. No. 53