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sodium bicarbonate injection, USP 7.5%, 8.4% 50 ML ABBOJECT Description

DESCRIPTION

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic solution of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in water for injection for administration by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkalizer.

Solutions are offered in concentrations of 7.5% and 8.4%. See table in HOW SUPPLIED section for contents and characteristics.

The solutions have an approximate pH of 8.0 (7.0 to 8.5). They contain no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and are intended only for use as a single-dose injection. When smaller doses are required, the unused portion should be discarded with the entire unit.

Sodium bicarbonate, 84 mg is equal to one milliequivalent each of Na+ and HCO3¯. Sodium Bicarbonate, USP is chemically designated NaHCO3, a white crystalline powder soluble in water.

Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H2O.

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