Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp

Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp is a injectable vitamin preparation from Sodium, listed for registered Australian clinics in our Vitamins range. Pack: 2ml x 50amp. Priced in AUD (A$63.00). Sydney dispatch, nationwide. Not a public treatment clinic.

About Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp

Sodium bicarbonate injection, administered intravenously, is primarily used to treat metabolic acidosis by raising blood pH and correcting acid-base imbalances, and can also be used to increase urinary pH in certain situations.

Here’s a more detailed explanation of its uses:

1. Treating Metabolic Acidosis:

What it is:

Metabolic acidosis occurs when the body has too much acid in its fluids, leading to a drop in blood pH.

How it helps:

Sodium bicarbonate, a basic solution, neutralizes excess acid by buffering hydrogen ions, thus raising the blood pH.

Conditions treated:

• Severe kidney disease
• Uncontrolled diabetes (diabetic ketoacidosis)
• Circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration
• Cardiac arrest
• Severe diarrhea
• Certain drug intoxications (e.g., barbiturate overdose, salicylate poisoning)
• Hemolytic reactions requiring alkalinization of the urine

2. Increasing Urinary pH:

How it works:

Sodium bicarbonate increases the pH of urine, making it more alkaline.

Why it’s used:

To increase the solubility of certain weak acids in the urine, such as cystine, sulfonamides, and uric acid.

To facilitate the excretion of certain drugs or toxins in the urine, such as in some cases of poisoning.

3. Other Uses:

Electrolyte Replenishment:

Sodium bicarbonate can help replenish electrolytes, particularly bicarbonate ions, which are lost in certain conditions like severe diarrhea.

Adjunct in Chemotherapy:

In some chemotherapy treatments, sodium bicarbonate may be used to help prevent kidney stones.

Certain Poisonings:

Sodium bicarbonate can be used in the treatment of certain drug intoxications, including barbiturates, salicylates, and methanol poisoning.

Cardiac Arrest:

Sodium bicarbonate may be used in cardiac arrest to combat acidosis that can arise during prolonged resuscitation.

Important Considerations:

Administration:

Sodium bicarbonate injection is administered intravenously, preferably via a central line, and extravasation (leakage into surrounding tissues) must be avoided due to the solution’s hypertonicity and irritant nature.

Dosage:

The dosage is determined by the severity of the acidosis, laboratory results, and the patient’s clinical condition.

Monitoring:

Close monitoring of blood pH, electrolytes, and other relevant parameters is essential during sodium bicarbonate therapy.

Side Effects:

Potential side effects include hypernatremia, hyperosmolality, volume overload, and rebound alkalosis.

Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp — key details for ordering

• Product: Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp
• Brand: Sodium
• Category: Vitamins
• Pack format: 2ml x 50amp
• Price: A$63.00 AUD, including GST where applicable
• Dispatch: Sydney, Australia-wide

Using Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp in clinic practice

Injectable vitamin and supplement products should be administered in a clinical setting by trained staff. Check the concentration, ampoule or vial count and administration route on this page against your protocol, and store as the manufacturer directs.

Ordering Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp and related products

Compare Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp with Cindella Injection 5ml x 10vials, LAENNEC Injection 50amp, DHNP Vitamin C Inj. (10 vials × 20 ml), or browse the full Vitamins catalogue. Clinics ordering in volume can use our wholesale enquiry program (AUD $5,000 minimum). See also the clinic FAQ and delivery information. Active-ingredient background for Sodium bicarbonate 2ml x 50amp is covered in the reference article on Dietary supplement, and Australian practitioners should confirm regulatory positionings with the TGA before use.