Alkalinizing agent
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| Alkalinizing agent | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology |
Alkalinizing agents are drugs used to manage disorders associated with low pH. For example, they may be used to treat acidosis due to kidney failure.
Used for oral or parenteral therapy, sodium bicarbonate is the commonly preferred alkalinizing agent.[1] Others include potassium citrate, calcium carbonate, sodium lactate and calcium acetate.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sodium Bicarbonate". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "Alkalinizing". Medical Dictionary, The Free Dictionary. Archived from the original on 2014-08-02. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
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