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Sodium Acetate

Drug #1018

Sodium Acetate is used for parentral therapy of metabolic acidosis. It is also used to alkaline the urine.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sodium salt.

It is classified in Electrolyte Supplement, Parenteral pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 136.1 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 0.8 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 19 · Non-proprietary name: Sodium Acetate · pH: 7.5 · Isotonic value: 2.

Molecular structure of Sodium Acetate

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Sodium Acetate is primarily indicated in conditions like Acidosis, Electrolyte disorder, Hyponatraemia.

Contraindications

Sodium Acetate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Liver cirrhosis, Metabolic alkalosis, Edema.

Dosage

Sodium Acetate's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
85 mg85 mgEvery 24hIV
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Minor3 interactions
Moderate8 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Sodium Acetate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Congestive conditions .

Sodium Acetate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Flatulence, GI distention, Hypernatremia, Hypoglycemia, Hypokalemia , Metabolic alkalosis, Overhydration , Phlebitis , Pulmonary edema.

Warnings / Precautions

Caution must be exercised in the administration of parenteral fluids, especially those containing sodium ions, to patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin. Solutions containing acetate ions should be used with caution as excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis. Caution should be exercised in administering sodium-containing solutions to patients with severe renal function impairment, cirrhosis, cardiac failure, or other edematous or sodium-retaining states, as well as in patients with oliguria or anuria.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Syrup
12.5 g/5ml

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inf
0.313 g/L1.56 g/1000ml1.63 g/1000ml2.87 g/L
Inf
3.13 g/L
Soln
3.266 g/1000ml4.76 g/L

Storage Conditions

Sodium Acetate should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.23 — Peritoneal dialysis solution

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Sodium Acetate in Pakistan:

B.BraunFrontierHassanHizatMedipakOtsukaPharmawiseSamiUsmanco