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Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet)
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Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) is an important treatment for metabolic acidosis, which may develop in severe renal disorders, circulatory insufficiency due to shock, severe dehydration, and severe primary lactic acidosis. Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) increases plasma bicarbonate, buffers excess hydrogen ion concentration, improves blood pH, and reverses acidosis symptoms. Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) works by maintaining the body's pH balance and neutralizing excess acidity, which can be caused by a range of metabolic or gastrointestinal diseases.
Indications
Use Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) to treat metabolic acidosis.
Mechanism of action
Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound that acts as a buffer, helping to maintain the proper pH balance in the body. It helps neutralize excess acidity, which can occur due to various metabolic or gastrointestinal issues.
Administration
Take Sodium Bicarbonate (Vet) in the dose and duration as advised by Registered Veterinary Physician.
Side effects
Alkalosis can occasionally result from an overdose.
Precautions & warnings
Incompatible with calcium-based solutions.
Contraindications
Sodium bicarbonate should not be given to animals that have lost chloride through vomiting or who are on diuretics that cause hypochloremic alkalosis.
Drug interactions
Sodium bicarbonate can interfere with the effectiveness of some other drugs if used at the same time. Before beginning treatment with sodium bicarbonate, please inform your veterinarian if your pet is currently on any medications.