Indications
Severe metabolic acidosis
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Drug reference
Severe metabolic acidosis
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Do not use in case of alkalosis or respiratory acidosis. Do not administer hypertonic solutions by IM or SC route. Administer under close medical supervision, by slow direct IV injection diluted in 5% glucose or by continuous infusion in 5% glucose. Do not add: penicillins, chloramphenicol, aspirin, atropine, calcium, insulin, vitamins, etc. to sodium bicarbonate solution.
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10 ml ampoule
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Sodium bicarbonate: 8.4 g per 100 ml Hypertonic solution Ionic composition: + sodium (Na ): 10 mmol (10 mEq) per 10 ml ampoule bicarbonate: 10 mmol (10 mEq) per 10 ml ampoule
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Contains a high concentration of bicarbonate and sodium ions. Its use is rarely justified in case of metabolic acidosis caused by dehydration. Inaccurate administration may induce hypernatraemia and hypokalaemia.
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Below 25 °C
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