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Sodium Citrate is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly used in compounded formulations for its buffering and alkalinizing properties.
Sodium Citrate is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly used in compounded formulations for its buffering and alkalinizing properties. It is a sodium salt of citric acid and plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance in various pharmaceutical preparations. This makes it particularly valuable in formulations where pH stability is essential for the efficacy and safety of the medication.
In medical applications, Sodium Citrate is often utilized for its anticoagulant properties, as it can effectively bind calcium ions, which are necessary for blood clotting. This characteristic makes it a key component in formulations designed to prevent clotting in blood samples and during certain medical procedures. Additionally, Sodium Citrate is used in the management of metabolic acidosis and as a urinary alkalinizer, helping to prevent the formation of kidney stones and manage conditions like cystitis.
Its safety profile and efficacy in various therapeutic areas make Sodium Citrate a preferred choice for healthcare providers when customizing treatments to meet specific patient needs. The compound's ability to enhance the solubility and stability of other active ingredients further underscores its importance in pharmaceutical compounding. As a result, Sodium Citrate is frequently included in formulations aimed at optimizing patient outcomes through personalized medicine.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
