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Alka-Seltzer and Sodium/water balance

Result of checking the interaction of drug Alka-Seltzer and disease Sodium/water balance for safety when used together.

Check result:

Alka-Seltzer <> Sodium/water balance

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Alkalinizing agents containing sodium can induce sodium and water retention and result in hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperosmolality, edema and aggravation of congestive heart failure. Therapy with sodium- containing alkalinizing agents should not be used in patients with hypernatremia or fluid retention. Clinical monitoring of acid/base balance and electrolytes prior to, during, a following completion of therapy with alkalinizing agents is recommended.

References:

"Product Information. Sodium Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)." Astra USA, Westborough, MA.
"Product Information. Sodium Lactate (sodium lactate)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.

Alka-Seltzer

Generic Name: aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate

Brand Name: Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength, Alka-Seltzer, Medi-Seltzer, Neutralin

Synonyms: n.a.

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