Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug classes:Antacids, Minerals and electrolytes, Urinary pH modifiers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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Description
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic solution of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in water for injection for administration by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkalizer.
Solutions are offered in concentrations of 4.2%, 5.0%, 7.5% and 8.4%. See table in HOW SUPPLIED section for contents and characteristics.
Solution in LVP container has 0.9 mg/mL of edetate disodium anhydrous added as a stabilizer.
The solutions contain no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and are intended only for use as a single-dose injection. When smaller doses are required, the unused portion should be discarded with the entire unit.
Sodium bicarbonate, 84 mg is equal to one milliequivalent each of Na+ and HCO3 -. Sodium Bicarbonate, USP is chemically designated NaHCO3, a white crystalline powder soluble in water.
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