| Drug Name: | Sodium Bicarbonate |
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| Drug Class: | Antacid, Alkalinizing Agent |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Sodium bicarbonate works by neutralizing excess stomach acid and raising the pH level in the body. |
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| Use: | - Treatment of heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux
- Management of metabolic acidosis
- Adjunctive therapy for certain drug overdoses
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| Side Effects: | - Belching
- Flatulence
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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| Contraindications: | - Severe kidney disease
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
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| Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Nephrology
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