Sodium Acetate

Definition

The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid with alkalinizing, diuretic and electrolyte replacement properties. Following absorption, sodium acetate generates sodium bicarbonate, thereby raising blood and urine pH. In addition, this agent may increase serum sodium concentration.

Also known as Acetic Acid, Sodium Salt, SODIUM ACETATE — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC B05XA08 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C47720 per NCIT
• UNII 4550K0SC9B per RXNORM