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Description

Sodium Bicarbonate 4.2% 10mL Inf LFS 10Bx is a sterile, preservative-free solution specifically designed for intravenous use in infants. It is provided in a LifeShield* Abboject* syringe to ensure precise and safe administration in critical care scenarios. The solution contains 4.2% sodium bicarbonate, equivalent to 0.5 mEq of bicarbonate per mL, and is intended for correction of metabolic acidosis and conditions requiring alkalinization of body fluids.

The mechanism of action involves neutralization of hydrogen ions by bicarbonate ions, leading to an increase in blood pH levels. This correction of acidosis assists in restoring physiological balance. Sodium bicarbonate also facilitates ion trapping in certain toxicological conditions by altering pH levels in specific body compartments.

The product is primarily used in managing metabolic acidosis associated with conditions such as severe dehydration, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, or circulatory insufficiency due to shock or cardiac arrest. It may also be employed in managing specific drug overdoses or poisonings requiring pH adjustment.