Instructions for use of "Sodium Citrate"

A remedy called "Sodium Citrate"is an anticoagulant drug, specifically designed to normalize the acid-base state and urine alkalinization. In addition, this substance significantly increases the content 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 itsa variant - a 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

Use the drug "Sodium Citrate" specialistsis generally recommended as an 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 preservation. In addition, the "Sodium Citrate" for injection is used in the form of 4-5% solution as an effective anti-coagulant in case of indirect blood transfusion.

List of contraindications to prescription

Apply this anticoagulantspecialists categorically do not advise people who suffer increased individual sensitivity to it. In addition, do not prescribe a remedy 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 the newbornof the baby with breast milk, similarly one should 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. Finally, you can not take the anticoagulant "Sodium Citrate" while you are on a diet that is low in salt.

Possible adverse reactions

As for the most common secondaryreactions that may arise 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.