Product Details
Sodium Bicarbonate FTV 4% .48meq/mL 5mL
Manufacturer: Hospira
MFG#: 00409-6609-02
NDC: 00409-6609-02
PID: 417547
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| Product Name | Sodium Bicarbonate FTV 4% 0.48 mEq/mL 5 mL |
| Application | Alkalinizing Agent |
| Generic Drug Name | Sodium Bicarbonate, Preservative Free |
| Mechanism of Action (MOA) | Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes excess hydrogen ions, increasing blood pH and counteracting acidosis. |
| Strength | 0.48 mEq / mL, 4% |
| Type | Intravenous |
| Volume | 5 mL |
| Side Effects | Electrolyte imbalances, metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, and hypokalemia. |
| Precautions | Caution in patients with heart failure, renal dysfunction, or electrolyte imbalances. |
| Contraindications | Hypernatremia, severe respiratory alkalosis, or metabolic alkalosis. |
| Packaging Type | Single-dose vial |
| Latex Free Indicator | Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex |
| Uses | Treatment of metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, and certain poisonings. |
Description
Sodium Bicarbonate FTV 4% 0.48 mEq/mL 5 mL is an injectable solution primarily used to treat metabolic acidosis, a condition characterized by a decreased pH in the blood. This product contains sodium bicarbonate as the active ingredient, a compound that acts as an alkalinizing agent. Each 5 mL vial of the solution contains 4% sodium bicarbonate, equating to 0.48 mEq/mL, which is administered intravenously to restore the body's acid-base balance.
The mechanism of action of sodium bicarbonate involves the neutralization of excess hydrogen ions in the blood, raising the pH to a more normal level. It works by dissociating into sodium and bicarbonate ions, with the bicarbonate ions buffering the acid, thereby increasing blood alkalinity. This effect is critical in situations such as renal failure, severe diarrhea, or certain types of poisoning.
Common side effects of sodium bicarbonate include electrolyte imbalances, such as hypernatremia or hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis if administered excessively. Careful monitoring of serum electrolytes is essential during treatment. The solution should be stored at room temperature, away from direct light and moisture.
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