Adjunct to advanced cardiac life support-
Infant, child: 1 mEq/kg IV bolus 4.2% solution. Repeat q 10 min. Max 8 mEq/kg qd.
Adult: 1 mEq/kg IV bolus 4.2% solution. Repeat 0.5 mEq/kg q 10 min. Max 8 mEq/kg qd.
Metabolic acidosis-
Child, adult: 90-180 mEq/L IV during 1st h. Adjust prn.
Urinary alkalization-
Child: 1-10 mEq (84-840 mg)/kg qd.
Adult: 325 mg-2 gram PO up to qid. Max 17 gram in pt < 60 yr or 8 gram in pt > 60 yr.
Antacid-
Adult: 300 mg-2 gram PO 1-4 times qd.IV:CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT:300-500ml of 5% sol. OR 200-300mEq of 7.5% or 8.4% sol. by rapid IV. Further doses based on the Blood Gas Values.
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS:90-180mEq/L during I hour, subsequently dosage adjusted based on the Blood Gas Value, pH & Clinical condition.
ORAL:URINARY ALKALIZATION:325mg-2g upto qid. Not to exceed 17g in patients <60 years & 8g in patients >60 years.
ANTACID:300mg-2g OD/qid. |