Sodium citrate

Generic Name
Sodium citrate
Brand Names
As 3, Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Cpda-1 Blood Collection System, Dalmacol, EnLyte, Intersol, Leukotrap, Nauzene, Oracit, Tricitrasol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H5Na3O7
CAS Number
68-04-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
RS7A450LGA
Background

Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is white, crystalline powder or white, granular crystals, slightly deliquescent in moist air, freely soluble in water,

practically insoluble in alcohol. Like citric acid, it has a sour taste.
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Indication

Used as an anticoagulant during plasmophoresis as well as a neutralizing agent in the treatment of upset stomach and acidic urine .

Associated Conditions
Acidosis, Allergic Reaction, Allergic cough, Asthma, Asthma Chronic, Cough, Common Cold, Cough, Coughing caused by Bronchitis, Dehydration, Gout, Heartburn, Metabolic Acidosis, Phlegm
Associated Therapies
Airway secretion clearance therapy, Oral rehydration therapy, Plasmapheresis, Urine alkalinization therapy, Fluid and electrolyte maintenance therapy, Irrigation during surgical procedures, Irrigation of the ocular surface therapy
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