Sodium Bicarbonate
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Sodium bicarbonate is the monosodium salt of carbinic acid. It is used as an alkalinizing agent in the treatment of metabolic acidosis. It causes alkinization of urine and therefore can be given to relieve the discomfort in mild urinary tract disorders. It neutralizes the acid in gastro-intestinal tract, therefore frequently included in antacid preparations.
Indications
Sodium Bicarbonate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Chronic acidotic states, Hyperkalaemia, Metabolic acidosis, Muscle spasm (acute), Relief of discomfort in mild UTIs, Renal acidosis or in severe metabolic acidosis of any origin, Severe shock due for example to cardiac arrest, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cardiac arrest, Urinary alkalinization.
Contraindication
Sodium Bicarbonate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia,Metabolic alkalosis,Respiratory alkalosis,Hyperosmolarity,Hypoventilation,Chloride depletion.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Bicarbonate, which give rise to further complications include Hypokalemia, Seizures, Metabolic alkalosis, Lactic acidosis.Sodium Bicarbonate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edema, Hyperventilation, Paradoxical acidosis, Volume overload. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Bicarbonate therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Bicarbonate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Necrosis, Abdominal pain, Sloughing, Chemical cellulitis, Ulceration, Hypernatremia, Tetany, Reaction at injection site.
Warnings
Avoid overdose and alkalosis by giving repeated small doses. Sodium bicarbonate should be used with caution in patients of CHF (congestive heart failure). It should be used with caution in patients with stomach disorders or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 8.4 % |
| Single Dose | 8.4 (8.4) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | IV |
| Note: As required | |
| Dose | 11.52 mg/ kg |
| Single Dose | 12 (11.52) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | IV |
| Note: Maintenance for every 10 minutes | |
| Dose | 23.02 mg/ kg |
| Single Dose | 23 (23.02) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | IV |
| Note: Initially for Once |
Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 1 to 2 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 1.5 (1.5) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Slow IV |
| Note: Once or As Required |
Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 1 to 2 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 1.5 (1.5) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Slow IV |
| Note: Once or As Required |
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