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| Active Ingredient | SODIUM BICARBONATE |
| Therapeutic Class | ALKALINIZING AGENTS |
| Indications | Metabolic acidosis |
| Caution |
Do not over-correct. It is better to undercorrect, e.g. from a pH of 7.0 to 7.2 only , initially , hypernatremia, cerebral edema, intracranial hemorrhage. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 36. |
| Dose Range | Slow i.v inj: 8.4% solution used in 50-100ml aliquots only according to plasma pH and electrolytes. 5% infusion in cardiac arrest only . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | SODIUM LACTATE CO. |
| Therapeutic Class | ALKALINIZING AGENTS |
| Indications | Diabetic coma, diminished alkali reserve. |
| Caution | Lactic acidosis. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p.36. |
| Dose Range | The dosage depends on age, weight and clinical condition of the patient. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |