Introduction to Carbowel
Carbowel (Sodium Bicarbonate Injection) is a critical care medication used to correct metabolic acidosis, manage severe electrolyte imbalances, and treat specific toxicities.
Uses of Carbowel
Treatment of metabolic acidosis in conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and renal failure
Emergency management of cardiac arrest
Correction of severe hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)
Neutralization of acidic drug overdoses (e.g., salicylates, tricyclic antidepressants)
Benefits of Carbowel
Rapid correction of acid-base imbalances
Essential in emergency and intensive care settings
Helps stabilize cardiac and neurological functions in critical conditions
Administered intravenously for fast-acting relief
Mechanism of Action of Carbowel
Sodium Bicarbonate buffers excess hydrogen ions, restoring blood pH and reducing acidosis.
It shifts potassium into cells, helping in the management of hyperkalemia.