Sodium bicarbonate
- Generic Name
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Brand Names
- Alka-seltzer, Alka-seltzer Fruit Chews, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Relief, Bi-peglyte, Bibag, Bicart, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Ceo-two, Colyte, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Golytely, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hema Bp-38, Hemacart, Konvomep, Nulytely, Peglyte, Phoxillum, Physioneal 40, Prismasol, Zegerid, Zegerid Reformulated Aug 2006, Zegerid With Magnesium Hydroxide
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- CHNaO3
- CAS Number
- 144-55-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8MDF5V39QO
Overview
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
Background
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
Indication
Sodium bicarbonate is used for the treatment of metabolic acidosis which may occur in severe renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration, extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest and severe primary lactic acidosis. Also is indicated in severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate. Further indicated in the treatment of certain drug intoxications, including barbiturates (where dissociation of the barbiturateprotein complex is desired), in poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol and in hemolytic reactions requiring alkalinization of the urine to diminish nephrotoxicity of blood pigments.
Associated Conditions
- Barbiturate intoxication
- Breast Cancer
- Constipation
- Dental Decay
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Dyspepsia
- Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gingival Bleeding
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Infections
- Hyperkalemia
- Ischaemia
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Plaque, Dental
- Pruritis of the skin
- Skin Irritation
- Upper GI Bleeding
- Upset stomach
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Abdominal bloating
- Benign, active Gastric Ulcer
- Methyl alcohol poisoning
- Prophylaxis of Contrast-induced nephropathy
- Salicylate poisoning
- Severe Diarrhea
- Swelling of the gums
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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