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  • An inhalation solution containing the monosodium salt of carbonic acid, with alkalinizing, mucolytic, and antidote activities. Upon administration of sodium bicarbonate inhalation solution via nebulizer, the sodium bicarbonate dissociates, forming sodium and bicarbonate ions, which buffer excess hydrogen ion and elevate the pH of the airway liquid. This may reduce sputum viscosity and viscoelasticity. Sodium bicarbonate inhalation solution may also be used as a salvage therapy after phosgene or chlorine gas inhalation exposures. It neutralizes the hydrochloric acid that is formed when phosgene or chlorine gas reacts with water in the respiratory tree.
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