Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Definition
The monosodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing and electrolyte replacement properties. Upon dissociation, sodium bicarbonate forms sodium and bicarbonate ions. Ion formation increases plasma bicarbonate and buffers excess hydrogen ion concentration, resulting in raised blood pH.
Also known as Baking Soda, Bicarbonate of Soda, NaHCO3, SODIUM BICARBONATE, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC B05CB04 per RXNORM
- ATC B05XA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29457 per NCIT
- SCTID 387319002 per RXNORM
- SCTID 57376006 per RXNORM
- UNII 8MDF5V39QO per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Dyspepsia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Renal tubular acidosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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