Sodium Citrate
Also known as: Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
Sodium Citrate is expectorant and urinary alkilinizer. Sodium Citrate is a mild purgative and used in constipation. Sodium Citrate is also used as alkalinizing agent in cystitis. Sodium Citrate is used as an expectorant, also used in the treatment of some kidney diseases, lead poisoning and gout.
Primary Characteristics
Sodium Citrate is also known as Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sodium salt.
Molecular Weight: 294.1 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 1.5 · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Sodium Citrate.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Sodium Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary alkalinization.
Contraindications
Sodium Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperkalaemia, Impaired renal function.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Sodium Citrate are Hypernoia, Nausea & vomiting, Diarrhea, Convulsions .
Sodium Citrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Hypernatremia, Looseness of bowel, Metabolic alkalosis.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Sodium Citrate may interfere in the diagnosis of None well documented.
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.29 — Drugs used in renal, bladder, and prostatic disorders
Manufacturers
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