Urinary Acidifying Agents
- Name
- Urinary Acidifying Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002710
- Description
Not Available
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Ammonium chloride Expectorant in cough syrups. The ammonium ion (NH4+) in the body plays an important role in the maintenance of acid-base balance. The kidney uses ammonium (NH4+) in place of sodium... Methenamine A urinary tract antiseptic and antibacterial drug used for the prophylaxis and treatment of frequently recurring urinary tract infections requiring a long-term therapy. Citric acid An anti-chelation additive used in blood collection tubes and as a flavoring and preservative agent in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Ascorbic acid A vitamin used to correct vitamin C deficiency and to increase the intestinal absorption of iron. Zinc ascorbate A medication used to prevent the absorption of copper in Wilson's disease and also as part of natural health products. Ferrous ascorbate A medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Magnesium ascorbate Not Available Niacinamide ascorbate Not Available Dehydroascorbic acid There is no approved indication for dehydroascorbic acid, but it has potential therapeutic use in patients with certain viruses and ischemic stroke. Sodium ascorbate Not Available Calcium ascorbate Not Available Sodium phosphate, dibasic An osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy. Sodium phosphate, monobasic A source of phosphorus used prevent or correct hypophosphatemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. - Drugs & Drug Targets