An agent called "Sodium Citrate" is an
anticoagulant drug specifically designed to normalize the acid-base state and alkalize urine. In addition, this substance significantly increases the content of Na in the body. In addition, Sodium Citrate increases the so-called "alkaline reserves" of plasma and changes the reaction of urine to alkaline, while ensuring the disappearance of symptoms of dysuria. Moreover, the binding of Ca and the inhibition of hemocoagulation are the basis of the pharmacological action of this drug. This medicine belongs to the group of anticoagulants and regulators of water-electrolyte balance.
The main characteristics of the drug
This product is produced (as well as its variety - the drug "Sodium Citrate Dihydrate") in the form of a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals of a salty taste, odorless. This substance has the ability to metabolize to bicarbonate, which, in turn, promotes the regression of dysuria and provokes alkalinization of urine.
List of main indications for use
Specialists generally recommend using the Sodium Citrate preparation as an effective symptomatic treatment for cystitis, a disease accompanied by inflammation of the bladder. Also, this substance is actively used during the plasma preservation procedure. In addition, Sodium Citrate Injection is used as a 4-5% solution as an effective anticoagulant in case of indirect blood transfusion.
The list of contraindications to the appointment
Specialists categorically do not recommend the use of this anticoagulant substance to people who suffer from increased individual sensitivity to it. In addition, you should not prescribe a drug called "Sodium Citrate" in the case of the patient having diabetes mellitus or any serious heart disease. Also, the list of direct contraindications for use includes arterial hypertension and the period of gestation.
Young mothers who feed their newborn baby breast milk should similarly refrain from using this regulator of water-electrolyte balance. In addition, with great care, it is necessary to use this substance for people with kidney diseases. And finally, you can not take the antioxidant "Sodium Citrate" while following a diet characterized by a low salt content.
Possible adverse reactions
As for the most common adverse reactions that can occur as a result of using this anticoagulant substance, first of all, experts note a rather high risk of decreased appetite and a feeling of nausea. In addition, abdominal pain and vomiting may occur in some cases. There is also a small risk of a significant increase in blood pressure due to the use of this drug.