Prototype Drug Unit 8 & 9- Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 1

What is it used for?

Answer 1

Correcting metabolic acidosis

Question 2

Adverse effects

Answer 2

confusion, irritability, slow respiration rate, and vomiting.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Vomiting or diarrhea can cause GI suctions which will make your body lose acid and chloride and then your body becomes too basic (metabolic alkalosis)
Don’t give to people with cardiac disease, HTN, or renal impairment

Question 4

Drug interactions

Answer 4

Ketoconazole= decreased absorption
Dextroamphetamine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and quinidine= decreased elimination
lithium, salicylates, and tetracyclines= increased elimination

Question 5

Herbal/food interactions

Answer 5

do not use with milk or calcium supplements because it will cause milk-alkali syndrome (serious hypercalcemia and possible kidney failure)
No Baking Soda

Question 6

Important info

Answer 6

Take with a full glass of water and 1 hour before or 3 hours after meals