Description 

Composition:

Each ml contains:                               

Sodium Bicarbonate USP. 84 mg.                    

equivalent to      2 mOsm.

Molecular Formula : NaHCO₃

Molecular Weight:     441.5

INDICATIONS:

Metabolic acidosis. Also urinary alkalinisation, severe diarrhoea Casual heartburn.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION :

Cardiac arrest: Adults: A rapid I.V. dose of 200-300mEq of bicarbonate given as 7.5-8.4% solution. In emergency, administered 300-500ml of 5% sodium bicarbonate injection. Infants: Less than 2 years of age: at a rate of 8mEq/kg/day of 4.2% solution. Severe metabolic acidosis: Administer 90-180mEq/Lat a rate of 1-1.5L during the first hour. Adjust according to patient's need for further management.

ADVERSE EFFECTS:

Extravasation of I.V. hypertonic solution may cause severe chemical cellulitis. Too rapid infusion of hypotonic solution may cause local pain and venous irritation; it may result in hypernatremia and alkalosis. Systemic alkalosis, excess sodium may cause oedema and cardiac failure in patients with renal or cardiac dysfunction.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Cardiac failure, hypertension.

PRESENTATION:

10 Ampoules of 10ml.

STORAGE:

Store in a cool place