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sodium bicarbonate 8.4%

University of Baghdad · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Sodium bicarbonate acts as a systemic alkalinizing agent that increases blood pH and bicarbonate concentration to counteract metabolic acidosis.

Sodium bicarbonate acts as a systemic alkalinizing agent that increases blood pH and bicarbonate concentration to counteract metabolic acidosis. Used for Metabolic acidosis, Hyperkalemia (adjunctive treatment), Tricyclic antidepressant overdose.

At a glance

Generic namesodium bicarbonate 8.4%
SponsorUniversity of Baghdad
Drug classAlkalinizing agent
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCritical Care / Emergency Medicine
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Sodium bicarbonate dissociates in solution to provide bicarbonate ions (HCO3−) that buffer excess hydrogen ions (H+) in the bloodstream, raising pH and correcting acidemia. It is commonly used intravenously to treat severe metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, and certain drug overdoses. The 8.4% formulation is a concentrated solution typically administered in acute care settings.

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