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  #1

In how many cases NaHCO3 is indicated ?


  #2

What do you want us to answer, Doctor?

  #3

HCO3 has few indications :

1-In case of severe acidosis with blood PH below 7.1 it can be given however the efficacy is still controvarsial

2-In children in DKA although sometimes used , it increases the risk of cerebral edema

3-The most useful indication is in intoxication :

a-TCA intoxication , NaHco3 acts as an antagonist of TCA on heart muscle and is the drug of choice for arrythmia prevention in this case

2b.In intoxication with ASA , Barbiturates and ,.... it is used to induce alkaline diuresis


  #4

cool n thanks...


  #5

how about urate renal stone ?


  #6

You can use it for cysteine and urate kidney stones


  #7

smiling face cool

  #8

thanks nightflight1945.smiling face


  #9

Your Welcome !

BTW , Good Question!smiling face










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