Pharmacologic Substance
sodium bicarbonate Audio
so·di·um bi·car·bon·ate
Brand Names:
Alka-Seltzer; Brioschi Antacid; Bromo Seltzer Antacid Pain Reliever; Ceo-Two; Colyte; Desempacho; E-Z-Gas II; GaviLyte-C; Gavilyte-G; Gavilyte-H; GaviLyte-N; Golytely; Neut brand of sodium bicarbonate; NuLytely; Picot; Sinucleanse; The Itch Eraser Sensitive; TriLyte; Zegerid Reformulated Aug 2006
Effect:
Gastric Acid Alteration; Increased Renal HCO3- Excretion
May Prevent:
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
May Treat:
Acidosis, Renal Tubular; Drug Overdose; Dyspepsia; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Heart Arrest; Heartburn; Hyperkalemia
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to sodium bicarbonate:
  • A white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Monosodium salt of carbonic acid, NaHCO3; used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • 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.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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