About Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml
Otsuka sodium bicarbonate 8.4% IV infusion for hospital treatment of severe acidosis and cardiac arrest.
Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml Uses
- Severe metabolic acidosis correction
- Cardiac arrest resuscitation under ACLS protocols
- Hyperkalemia, meaning high blood potassium, management
- Certain drug overdose cases, such as tricyclic antidepressant poisoning
Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml Benefits
- Rapidly restores normal blood pH during critical care
- Helps stabilize heart rhythm during emergencies
- Shifts potassium back into cells to lower dangerous blood levels
- Supports kidney function in certain acidotic conditions
Emergency and ICU units in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi keep Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml on hand for critical acid base emergencies. Only trained healthcare providers administer this infusion.
Sodium bicarbonate buffers excess acid in the blood and raises blood pH toward a normal range. Otsuka Pakistan supplies it as a sterile solution for hospital IV use.
This is strictly a hospital administered medicine, never a home remedy. It is given under close ECG and blood gas monitoring to avoid overcorrection.
Drug Class
- Alkalinizing agent
- Electrolyte replenisher
Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml Uses in Urdu
- خون میں تیزابیت کی شدید کیفیت کا علاج
- دل کی دھڑکن رک جانے کی ہنگامی صورت میں استعمال
- خون میں پوٹاشیم کی زیادتی کو کم کرنا
- بعض ادویات کے زہریلے اثرات میں ہسپتال میں استعمال
Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml formula
How to use Meylon Infusion 84mg/ml?
- Administered only by a doctor or nurse through an intravenous line
- Dose and infusion rate are calculated from blood gas results and body weight
- Given under continuous ECG and electrolyte monitoring
- Not for self administration or home use under any circumstance
Drug Interactions
- Calcium Salts: Should not be mixed in the same IV line, since precipitation can occur.
- Catecholamines (Epinephrine): Sodium bicarbonate can inactivate these drugs if infused together in the same line.
- Diuretics: Combined use may raise the risk of metabolic alkalosis and electrolyte disturbance.
- Lithium: Increased sodium excretion can lower lithium blood levels.
Risks and warnings
- Metabolic Alkalosis: Rapid or excessive correction can push blood pH too high, causing new complications.
- Fluid Overload: High sodium content can worsen heart failure or high blood pressure.
- Electrolyte Imbalance: May lower blood potassium and calcium, requiring close monitoring.
- Extravasation: Leakage outside the vein can cause tissue damage at the injection site.
- Kidney Disease: Requires cautious use and dose adjustment in patients with reduced kidney function.
Side Effects
- Metabolic alkalosis if overcorrected
- Swelling from fluid and sodium overload
- Low blood potassium or calcium levels
- Injection site irritation or tissue damage if it leaks outside the vein
- Muscle twitching or spasms from electrolyte shifts
- Worsened heart failure symptoms in vulnerable patients
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, protected from light. Do not freeze. Use immediately after opening and discard any unused portion.
