Unlabeled Use:
Absorption: Following oral administration, excess bicarbonate is absorbed and results in metabolic alkalosis and alkaline urine.
Distribution: Widely distributed into extracellular fluid.
Metabolism/Excretion: Sodium and bicarbonate are excreted by the kidneys.
Half-life: Unknown.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: edema.
GI: PO: flatulence, gastric distention.
F and E: metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, sodium and water retention.
Local: irritation at IV site.
Neuro: tetany, cerebral hemorrhage (with rapid injection in infants).
Drug-Drug:
Alkalinization of Urine
Antacid
Systemic Alkalinization/Cardiac Arrest
IV Administration:
(Generic available)
(PO = antacid effect; IV = alkalinization)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO | immediate | 30 min | 13 hr |
| IV | immediate | rapid | unknown |
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