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Bicarbonate is a rhythm control agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Brands

Alkaline bicarbonate haemodialysis concentrate solution • Bicaflac • Solcart

Generic Drug

Sodium bicarbonate

Side Effects

Common

Bloating or abdominal fullness
Passing gas
Pain at injection site
Flatulence

Treats

Dehydration
Condition
Dehydration in adults
Condition
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Condition
Malignant hyperthermia
Allergy

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Is sodium bicarbonate safe for infants?

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Why do they check bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level?

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Taking bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) helps during a gout attack?

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What is a normal venous bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level? Mine was 32

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Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda does it help when i want to lose weight?

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Is using bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) sodium in cooking harmful for pregnants?

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Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level of 32meq... Slightly elevated. Is this serious? 18 y/o male.

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Is it ok to add some bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (not baking powder) to my dry ginger tea? What benefits would that have?

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Hi,Does Bicarbonate soda prevent thrush?

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Can sodium bicarbonate stop constipation?

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Will sodium bicarbonate cause hypotension?

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How does sodium bicarbonate help the kidneys?

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Can I take bicarbonate of soda for sore kidney?

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Can I use nexium (esomeprazole) with sodium bicarbonate?

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Why would hco3 or sodium bicarbonate be elevated in a persons labs if they have gout?

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A 17-year old male asked about a 21-year old male:

My brother is curious to know if sodium bicarbonate is good when you have acid stomach. ?

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How long does it take for bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda to relieve constipation?

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What exactly does bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) do when it is introduced into the GI tract?

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My 3yr old had bloods done it showed high cretins and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) what does that mean?

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Does bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda stop smelly feet?

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What causes a high anion gap and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

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Can bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda help to cure smelly feet?

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Is it safe to take Bicarbonate of Soda for acid reflux during pregnancy?

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Heartburn - could this be due to bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda?

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Could the bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda be used to treat thrush?

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Besides bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) soda, what else is good for a bloated stomach?

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Why does blood bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level decrease if you have addison's disease?

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I know bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is produced to neutralize stomach acid. Where does this take place?

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