Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Sodium bicarbonate
Synonym(s): Bicarbonate of Soda
Contributor(s): Mark Senior
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
Description
Chemical name
Molecular formula
Uses
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Indications
- Treatment of metabolic acidosis.
- As an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of hypercalcemic or hyperkalemic crises.
Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
Many drugs
- Sodium bicarbonate is incompatible with many drugs - do not mix until checked.
Dogs and cats
Calcium salts
- Sodium bicarbonate is incompatible with calcium salts.
Quinidine
- Alkalinization of urine with sodium bicarbonate decreases the excretion of quinidine Quinidine .
Sympathomimetic drugs
- Alkalinization of urine with sodium bicarbonate decreases the excretion of sympathomimetic drugs.
Aspirin
- Alkalinization of urine with sodium bicarbonate increases the excretion of aspirin Acetylsalicylic acid .
Phenobarbital
- Alkalinization of urine with sodium bicarbonate increases the excretion of phenobarbital Phenobarbital .
Tetracyclines
- Alkalinization of urine with sodium bicarbonate increases the excretion of tetracyclines, especially doxycycline.
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
Other sources of information
- Derived from The Small Animal Formulary (1999) 3rd edn. Ed: Tennant B. British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
- Derived from The Veterinary Formulary (1998) 4th edn. Ed: Bishop Y. British Veterinary Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society.