Instructions for use of "Sodium Citrate"

A drug called "Sodium Citrate" is an anticoagulant drug specifically designed to normalize the acid-base state and alkalinize urine. In addition, this substance significantly increases the amount of Na in the body. In addition, the "Sodium Citrate" increases the so-called "alkaline reserves" of plasma and changes the urine reaction to alkaline, while ensuring the disappearance of symptoms of dysuria. At the same time, the pharmacological action of this drug is based on the binding of Ca and the inhibition of hemocoagulation. This drug applies to the group of anticoagulants and regulators of water-electrolyte balance.

Main characteristics of the preparation

This remedy is produced (as well as its variant - the preparation "Sodium Citrate Dihydrate") in the form of white crystalline powder or colorless crystals of brackish taste without a smell. This substance has the ability to be metabolized into bicarbonate, which, in turn, contributes to the regression of dysuria and provokes alkalinization of urine.

List of basic indications for use

Experts use the drug "Sodium Citrate" as the most effective symptomatic for the treatment of cystitis - a disease accompanied by inflammation of the bladder. Also, this substance is actively used during the procedure for plasma conservation. In addition, the "Sodium Citrate" for injection is used as a 4-5% solution as an effective anticoagulant in the case of indirect blood transfusion.

List of contraindications for prescription

Experts use this anticoagulant categorically not advise people who suffer from increased individual sensitivity to it. In addition, do not prescribe a tool called "Sodium Citrate" in case the patient has diabetes or any serious heart disease. Also in the list of direct contraindications to use include arterial hypertension and the period of bearing of the child.

Young mothers who feed a newborn baby with breast milk should likewise refrain from using this regulator of water-electrolyte balance. Among other things, with great care it is necessary to use this substance for people with kidney diseases. And finally, you can not take the anticoagulant "Sodium Citrate" while you are on a diet that is low in salt.

Possible adverse reactions

With regard to the most common adverse reactions that may occur as a result of the use of this anticoagulant substance, first of all, experts note a rather high risk of reducing appetite and the appearance of a feeling of nausea. In addition, in some cases, there may be abdominal pain and vomiting. There is also a small risk of a significant increase in blood pressure as a result of taking this medication.