Sodium acetate
- Generic Name
- Sodium acetate
- Brand Names
- Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Citrasate, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Hemosate Ultra, Hyperlyte, Intersol, Isolyte P, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, Normosol-R, Olimel, Periolimel, Physiolyte, Physiosol, Plasma-lyte, Plasma-lyte 148, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Plasma-lyte R, Plasmalyte A, Procalamine 3
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C2H3NaO2
- CAS Number
- 127-09-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- NVG71ZZ7P0
- Background
Sodium Acetate is chemically designated CH3COONa, a hygroscopic powder very soluble in water. Sodium acetate could be used as additives in food, industry, concrete manufacture, heating pads and in buffer solutions. Medically, sodium acetate is important component as an electrolyte replenisher when given intravenously. It is mainly indicated to correct sodium levels in hyponatremic patients. It can be used also in metabolic acidosis and for urine alkalinization.
- Indication
Injection, USP 40 mEq is indicated as a source of sodium, for addition to large volume intravenous fluids to prevent or correct hyponatremia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific intravenous fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions. Sodium acetate and other bicarbonate precursors are alkalinising agents, and can be used to correct metabolic acidosis, or for alkalinisation of the urine.
- Associated Conditions
- Hyponatremia, Hypovolaemia, Mild, moderate Metabolic Acidosis
- Associated Therapies
- Irrigation therapy, Nutritional supplementation, Oral rehydration therapy, Parenteral Nutrition, Parenteral rehydration therapy, Total parenteral nutrition therapy, Priming solution for infusion
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