SODIUM CITRATE AND CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

SODIUM CITRATE AND CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM CITRATE AND CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE?

Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid

What are the Indications for SODIUM CITRATE AND CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE?

• INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP is an effective alkalinizing agent. It is useful in those conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desirable, and is of value in the alleviation of chronic metabolic acidosis, such as results from chronic renal insufficiency or the syndrome of renal tubular acidosis, especially when the administration of potassium salts is undesirable or contraindicated. This product is also useful for buffering and neutralizing gastric hydrochloric acid quickly and effectively. Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP is concentrated, and when administered after meals and before bedtime, allows one to maintain an alkaline urinary pH around the clock, usually without the necessity of a 2 A.M. dose. This product alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in the recommended dosage. This product is highly palatable, pleasant tasting, and tolerable, even when administered for long periods.

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