Drug details
Sodium Acetate (sodium acetate injection)
type of Electrolyte Supplements, Parenteral
Sodium Acetate is an electrolyte replenisher used as a source of sodium, for addition to intravenous (IV) fluids to prevent or correct low levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia). Sodium acetate is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- sodium overload
- excessive hydration
- dilution of other serum electrolyte concentrations
- fluid in the lungs, or
- low levels of blood potassium (hypokalemia)