DBL Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Na bicarbonate

Indications/Uses

Metabolic acidosis, drug intoxication, poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol, hemolytic reactions requiring urine alkalinization, severe diarrhea.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cardiac arrest Initially 44.6-100 mEq rapid IV. Less urgent metabolic acidosis Adult & older childn Initially 2-5 mEq/kg over 4-8 hr. Infant up to 2 yr & neonate 4.2% IV soln. Max: Not to exceed 8 mEq/kg daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Cl loss due to vomiting, continuous GI suction or patients on diuretics producing hypochloremic alkalosis.

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Special Precautions

CHF, edema w/ Na retention, fluid &/or solute overloading, overhydration, congested states, pulmonary edema; oliguria, anuria. Avoid extravascular infiltration. Appropriately treat electrolyte imbalance prior to therapy. Concomitant administration w/ parenteral fluids especially Na-containing ions, corticosteroids or corticotropin. Severe renal insufficiency. Pregnancy. Rapid inj in neonates & childn <2 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia; chemical cellulitis, tissue necrosis, inj site ulceration or sloughing.

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Drug Interactions

Precipitation or haze w/ Ca-containing parenteral soln. Incompatibility w/ norephinephrine & dobutamine.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents

ATC Classification

B05XA02 - sodium bicarbonate ; Belongs to the class of electrolyte solutions used in I.V. solutions.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

DBL Sodium Bicarbonate inj 8.4%

Packing/Price

50 mL x 1's

DBL Sodium Bicarbonate

sodium bicarbonate

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma