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Sodium bicarbonate is a rhythm control agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Brands

Bicarbonate

Side Effects

Common

Passing gas
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Flatulence
Pain at injection site

Treats

Amphetamine overdose
Condition
Acidosis
Condition
Metabolic acidosis
Condition
Tumor lysis syndrome
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Is sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) safe for infants?

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Can sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) take away teeth stains?

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A 37-year old asked:

why do they check bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level?

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A 69-year old male asked:

How does sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) help the kidneys?

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A 38-year old asked:

Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda does it help when I want to lose weight?

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A 31-year old asked:

Please tell me if I should use bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda to help whiten my teeth?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is baking powder the same as bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda for the treatment of cystitis?

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A 34-year old asked:

Will sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) cause hypotension?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda corrosive to tooth enamel?

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A 31-year old asked:

Could the bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda be used to treat thrush?

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A 20-year old asked:

is it healthy to brush your teeth with sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda and hydrogen peroxide be mixed safely?

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A female asked:

What age do you have to be to use Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of Soda in your teeth with a toothbrush plz tell me?

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A 34-year old asked:

I have a fungi on my tongue. What are the causes for that? How can I get rid of it? I use sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) to wash it.

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A 43-year old asked:

Does bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda stop smelly feet?

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A 47-year old asked:

Does a bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) soda paste get rid of thrush?

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A 44-year old female asked:

What causes a high anion gap and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda help to cure smelly feet?

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A female asked:

Is bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda good for flatulence and ibs?

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A 37-year old asked:

OK to use bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda with water to whiten teeth?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda and lemon bad for your teeth enamel?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can i use bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda instead of baking powder on my skin to cure acne?

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A 17-year old male asked about a 21-year old male:

My brother is curious to know if Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is good when you have acid stomach. ?

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A member asked:

Last night took 1 tea spoon of sodium carbonate thinking it was sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). No side effects yet. Should I worry?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Is it safe to drink sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) solution to test the level of acidity in my stomach at home (without referring to my doctor)?

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A 30-year old female asked:

My sodium test result is 134 ( 137-148 ) mmol/l it's below normal and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is 21 ( 24-30 ) and my uric acid is 150 ( 200-425) umol/l why ?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Took 50,000IU/day Vita D for 3 months bc of muscle weakness that was due to low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). Now how to get rid of 3.5mil IU vita D reserve in body?

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A 40-year old asked:

Why need I increase bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) levels in respiratory acidosis?

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A 34-year old asked:

Since taking the sodium bicarbonate/citric acid, I think I'm retaining water. Should I be worried?

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A 49-year old asked:

I know bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is produced to neutralize stomach acid. Where does this take place?

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