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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used to treat Metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhoea, drug intoxication, and poisoning. It contains Sodium bicarbonate, an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser that reduces the acid in the blood. It also helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

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PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is indicated in treating metabolic acidosis and other conditions requiring systemic alkalinisation. It is also used to increase urinary pH to increase the solubility of certain weak acids, in the treatment of certain intoxications to decrease renal absorption of the drug, severe diarrhoea accompanied by loss of bicarbonate, and poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection contains Sodium bicarbonate, which helps reduce the acid in the blood. Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects, such as injection site reactions, irritability, muscle spasms, and low levels of potassium in the blood. You should talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection in children.

Uses of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhoea, drug intoxication, and poisoning. The detailed uses of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection are as follows:

  • Severe Diarrhoea Management: Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection can be used in the treatment of severe diarrhoea caused by bacterial infections, helping to mitigate symptoms and reduce recovery time.
  • Drug poisoning: This medicine is used in the treatment of poisoning or if taken in more than the recommended dose of medicine, leading to drug poisoning.

Directions for Use

  • The timing and frequency of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection will be determined by your doctor, based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is indicated in the treatment of metabolic acidosis caused due to diabetes, hepatitis, starvation, shock, cardiac arrest, renal insufficiency, severe dehydration, severe primary lactic acidosis, Addison’s disease or administration of acidic drugs.
  • It is also used to increase urinary pH to increase the solubility of certain weak acids in the treatment of certain intoxications to decrease renal absorption of the drug, severe diarrhoea accompanied by loss of bicarbonate, and poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol.
  • Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection may also be used to treat patients who have taken too many tricyclic antidepressants, only after other resuscitation methods have been attempted.
  • Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection acts as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser. Thereby reducing the acid in the blood. 
  • Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

How Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Works

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection contains sodium bicarbonate, which acts as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser, reducing the acid in the blood. Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection

Since Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly. Overdose of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection may cause irregular heartbeat, tiredness, mood changes, muscle weakness, muscle hypertonicity, slow breathing, and twitching and tetany may develop.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Also, avoid receiving Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection if you have kidney failure, heart failure, high blood pressure, low blood calcium/potassium/chloride, high blood sodium/pH, kidney stones, fluid retention, or hypoventilation (breathing problems).
  • Inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, oedema with sodium-retaining conditions, or renal insufficiency.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection in children.
  • Regular monitoring of serum electrolyte concentration is advised while receiving Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lifecare Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Injection:
Taking Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection with Gefitinib together can reduce the levels and treatment outcomes of Gefitinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Gefitinib and Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lifecare Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Injection:
Co-administration of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection and Dolutegravir reduces the levels of Dolutegravir, resulting in reduced effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, red or inflamed skin, and pain or burning during urination, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Include foods rich in nutrients and potassium.
  • Eat small, frequent meals slowly if you have diarrhoea.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection belongs to pregnancy category C. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection affects your ability to drive. however, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns before receiving Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns. Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is not recommended if you have conditions like kidney failure or kidney stones.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection in children. Rapid injection (10 mL/min) of hypertonic Sodium bicarbonate injection solutions in children below two years may cause hypernatremia (high sodium levels), a decrease in cerebrospinal fluid pressure and possible intracranial haemorrhage.

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Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used to treat Metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhoea, drug intoxication, and poisoning.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection acts as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser. It reduces the acid in the blood.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used to treat metabolic acidosis caused due to diabetes, hepatitis, starvation, shock, cardiac arrest, renal insufficiency, severe dehydration, severe primary lactic acidosis, Addison's disease or administration of acidic drugs. Metabolic acidosis is an electrolyte disorder characterised by an acid-base imbalance in the body.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is indicated in severe diarrhoea, which is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate. Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection helps by compensating for the lost bicarbonate ions.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is indicated for treating certain drug intoxication, such as barbiturates (in cases where barbiturate-protein complex dissociation is desired). Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection may also be used to treat patients who have taken too many tricyclic antidepressants only after other resuscitation methods have been attempted.

Lifecare Sodium Bicarbonate Injection is used in poisoning by methyl alcohol or salicylates and in haemolytic reactions that require the alkalinisation of urine to lower the nephrotoxicity of haemoglobin and its by-products.

Country of origin

India
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