Should a person with kidney failure take sodium bicarbonate?
Question posted by Alicenichols on 4 Sep 2021
Last updated on 4 September 2021 by mmmousemaid
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mmmousemaid
4 Sep 2021
As a base, it can prevent deterioration of kidney failure and is used for treating metabolic acidosis, but such treatment should be approved by a nephrologist for particular conditions.
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renal failure, sodium bicarbonate, kidney, sodium
Further information
- Sodium Bicarbonate uses and safety info
- Sodium Bicarbonate prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate (detailed)
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