Bicarbonates
- Name
- Bicarbonates
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001354
- Description
Inorganic salts that contain the -HCO3 radical. They are an important factor in determining the pH of the blood and the concentration of bicarbonate ions is regulated by the kidney. Levels in the blood are an index of the alkali reserve or buffering capacity.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Sodium bicarbonate A compound used for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach as well as the treatment of metabolic acidosis associated with conditions such as severe renal disease and circulatory insufficiency due to shock. - Drugs & Drug Targets