Alkalinizing agents are drugs used to manage disorders associated with low pH. For example, they may be used to treat acidosis due to kidney failure.
| Alkalinizing agent | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | nephrology |
Used for oral or parenteral therapy, sodium bicarbonate is the commonly preferred alkalinizing agent.[1] Others include potassium citrate, calcium carbonate, sodium lactate and calcium acetate.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sodium Bicarbonate". Drugs.com.
- ^ "Alkalinizing". Medical Dictionary, The Free Dictionary.
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