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Intravenous sodium bicarbonate

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Sodium bicarbonate acts as a buffer to neutralize excess acid in the blood and urine, raising pH to counteract acidosis.

Sodium bicarbonate acts as a buffer to neutralize excess acid in the blood and urine, raising pH to counteract acidosis. Used for Metabolic acidosis, Urinary alkalinization for drug or toxin elimination, Diabetic ketoacidosis.

At a glance

Generic nameIntravenous sodium bicarbonate
SponsorThe Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Drug classAlkalinizing agent
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCritical Care / Toxicology / Metabolic Disorders
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Sodium bicarbonate dissociates to provide bicarbonate ions that bind hydrogen ions, shifting the acid-base equilibrium toward a more alkaline state. This is used to treat metabolic acidosis, alkalinize urine to enhance renal excretion of certain drugs or toxins, and manage conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis or tricyclic antidepressant overdose.

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