Alkalinizing agents Flashcards
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Class: electrolyte, alkalinizing agent
MOA: counteracts acidosis
Pharmacokinetics: onset immediate, duration 1-2 hrs
Indications: acidosis, drug intoxications (barbiturates, salicylates, methyl alcohol)
AR/SE: alkalosis, hypernatremia, peripheral edema, injection site reaction
Contraindications: known allergy, metabolic alkalosis
Dosage: 1 mEq/kg slow IV push may repeat at half initial dose (0.5 meq/kg) in 10 minutes
Special Considerations: (P class c) do not administer into another line in which another medication has been given, use caution in pts with CHF and renal disease
