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Drugs-Sodium Bicarb
Question | Answer |
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classification | electrolyte replacement |
action | counteracts existing acidosis |
indications | acidosis, drug intoxications (barbiturates, salicylates, methy alcohol) |
adverse effects | metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, injection site reaction, sodium and fluid retention, peripheral edema |
contraindications | metabolic alkalosis |
dosage-cardiac arrest | adults and peds: 1mEq/kg slow IV may repeat 1/2 dose in 10 mins |