See Also: sodium bicarbonate(dictionary)
sodium bicarbonate(medicine)
Sodium bicarbonate in plastic container(health)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Bicarbonate(health)
bicarbonate(dictionary)
bicarbonate(medicine)
potassium bicarbonate(medicine)
bicarbonate of soda(dictionary)
serum bicarbonate(medicine)

sodium bicarbonate (medicine)


sodium bicarbonate
<chemical> Carbonic acid monosodium salt (CHNaO3).

A white, crystalline powder that is used as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser. It is applied topically in solution to wash the nose, mouth, or vagina, and as a cleansing enema.

Pharmacologic action: Acid neutralization.

Uses: Preexisting metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, tricyclic or phenobarbital overdose.

Dose in mEq: 0.3 * (base deficit) * (wt in kg).

Potential complications: Metabolic alkalosis, hypercarbia, hyperosmolar state.

Note: Since HCO3- does not cross cell membranes and CO2 does, the administration of bicarbonate may actually make tissues more acidotic.

Chemical name: Carbonic acid monosodium salt.