Preferred Label : Sodium Bicarbonate Inhalation Solution;
NCIt synonyms : Sodium Bicarbonate Nebulizer Solution;
NCIt definition : An inhalation solution containing the monosodium salt of carbonic acid, with alkalinizing,
mucolytic, and antidote activities. Upon administration of sodium bicarbonate inhalation
solution via nebulizer, the sodium bicarbonate dissociates, forming sodium and bicarbonate
ions, which buffer excess hydrogen ion and elevate the pH of the airway liquid. This
may reduce sputum viscosity and viscoelasticity. Sodium bicarbonate inhalation solution
may also be used as a salvage therapy after phosgene or chlorine gas inhalation exposures.
It neutralizes the hydrochloric acid that is formed when phosgene or chlorine gas
reacts with water in the respiratory tree.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1406883;
Origin ID : C172860;
UMLS CUI : C5419907;
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