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Class
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Alkalinizing agent
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Mechanism of Action
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bicarbonate binds with hydrogen ion
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Indications
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Hyperkalemia, tricyclic antidepressant overdose.
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Contraindications
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None
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Precautions
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must be breathing spontaneously or adequately ventilated
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Side Effects
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none
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Interactions
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catecholamines, calcium chloride
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Dosage
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1 milliequivalent / kg
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Mass Action Effect
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H2O + CO2 H2CO3 H+ + HCO3-
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