Sodium Citrate (Sodium Citrate)
Overview of Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate is expectorant and urinary alkilinizer. Sodium Citrate is a mild purgative and used in constipation. Sodium Citrate is also used as alkalinizing agent in cystitis. Sodium Citrate is used as an expectorant, also used in the treatment of some kidney diseases, lead poisoning and gout.
Indication of Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary alkalinization.
Contraindication of Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperkalaemia,Impaired renal function.
Side Effects of Sodium Citrate
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Citrate include Diarrhea, Convulsions, Nausea & vomiting, Hypernoia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Citrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Hypernatremia, Metabolic alkalosis, Looseness of bowel.
Precautions of Sodium Citrate
Sodium citrate should be used with caution in patient with kidney, heart or liver disease, Addison's disease, high blood pressure, if patient is on a sodium restricted diet and of any drug allergy. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.