What is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a cation-exchange resin used in the treatment of hyperkalemia. Each gram of resin will remove roughly 3 mEq of potassium in vitro, but because sodium polystyrene sulfonate can bind other cations, the actual amount of potassium removed in vivo is closer to 1 mEq per gram of drug. Sodium …
What is Sodium picosulfate Magnesium oxide Anhydrous citric acid Sodium picosulfate magnesium oxide anhydrous citric acid is a combination of a stimulant and osmotic laxative used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. The preparation consists of 2 doses taken at separate times; additional fluid intake is necessary for appropriate bowel cleansing and in order to …
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What is Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate and Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous Sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate; sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous is a combination of sodium phosphate salts used as a laxative for the relief of constipation and as a purgative to evacuate the bowel prior to colonic radiologic examinations or surgery. Brand Names Fleet OsmoPrep Ready …
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What is Sodium Phenylbutyrate Sodium phenylbutyrate is an adjunctive therapy in the chronic management of urea cycle disorders involving deficiencies of carbamylphosphate synthetase (CPS), ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC), or argininosuccinic acid synthetase (AS). It must be combined with dietary protein restriction and, in some cases, essential amino acid supplementation. Sodium phenylbutyrate is indicated in all patients …
What is Sodium Oxybate Sodium oxybate is the sodium salt of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a naturally occurring central nervous system transmitter with sedative and anesthetic properties. In Europe, sodium oxybate has been used for various medical purposes including narcolepsy, intravenous anesthesia, alcohol dependence, and opiate dependence. In the U.S., sodium oxybate is used for …
What is Sodium Nitrite Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound with vasodilator properties, used in combination with amyl nitrite and/or sodium thiosulfate as an antidote for cyanide toxicity. Sodium nitrite is administered after inhaled amyl nitrite, which is administered while the sodium nitrite injection is being prepared. Both sodium nitrite and amyl nitrite oxidize hemoglobin …
What is Sodium Lactate Sodium lactate is a parenteral alkalizing agent used in the management of mild to moderate metabolic acidosis. Sodium lactate and other bicarbonate precursors are used to overcome the chemical and physical incompatibilities associated with administration of parenteral bicarbonate. Sodium lactate was approved by the FDA in March 1971. Indications & Dosage …