Pfizer 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Single-Dose Vials 5 mL x 25/Tray (Rx)

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used to treat or prevent various medical conditions related to acidosis or high levels of acidity in the body. This may include acidosis due to kidney disease, severe diarrhea, diabetic ketoacidosis, or certain drug overdoses. It is also used to balance the pH levels in the body during certain medical procedures, such as kidney dialysis or open-heart surgery. In addition, it may be used as an antidote for certain poisons or toxic substances.

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection 4.2% Single-Dose Vials 5 mL is a medication used to treat certain conditions that cause the body to become too acidic (acidosis). These conditions may include diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, and certain types of poisoning or drug overdose. It can also help to control acid levels in the blood during open heart surgery or during kidney dialysis. Sodium bicarbonate works by neutralizing excess acid in the body and restoring a normal pH balance. It is administered through injection into a vein by a healthcare professional.

Pfizer 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate for Injection 5 mL is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution of 4.2% sodium bicarbonate, USP, for intravenous administration. Each milliliter (mL) of the solution contains 42.0 mg of sodium bicarbonate, USP and Water for Injection. Sodium bicarbonate, USP is an alkalinizing agent. The pH of the solution is 7.4 to 8.6. The solution is designed to correct acidosis and to maintain the blood pH within normal limits. It is an electrolyte replenisher.

Benefits for Sodium Bicarbonate Injection:

• Sodium bicarbonate injection 4.2% single-dose vials are used as neutralizing agents. Some potential benefits may include:
• Treatment of acidosis: Sodium bicarbonate can help restore the acid-base balance in the body by neutralizing excess acid. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with certain medical conditions, such as metabolic acidosis.
• Prevention of kidney damage: High levels of acid in the blood can damage the kidneys. By neutralizing excess acid, sodium bicarbonate injection can help protect the kidneys from damage.
• Improved heart function: Acidosis can have negative effects on the heart. Sodium bicarbonate can help correct the acid-base imbalance and improve heart function.
• Relief of symptoms: Sodium bicarbonate injections can provide relief for symptoms caused by excessive acid in the body. This can include symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach.
• Adjuvant therapy for cancer treatment: Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can cause acidosis. Sodium bicarbonate injections can be used as adjuvant therapy to reduce the side effects and improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments.
• Emergency treatment: Sodium bicarbonate injections can be used as an acute treatment for certain poisonings, such as aspirin overdose, by neutralizing the acidic poison.
• Easy administration: Sodium bicarbonate injections are available in single-dose vials, making them convenient to use and administer.
• Safe and effective: When used as directed and under the supervision of a healthcare professional, sodium bicarbonate injections are generally safe and effective in treating acidosis and related conditions.

Brand: Pfizer Injectables
NDC: 00409-5555-02
UPC: 103040-95555023
Strength: 4.2%
Size: 5 mL Vials
Count: 25 Single-Dose Vials