| Total doses of anthracycline and alkalinizing agents given to the patients with a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma were calculated. |
| By alkalinizing the local environment, it enables more lidocaine or other similar local anesthetic to exist in an uncharged form. |
| To enhance its alkalinizing effect adding lemon or lime to water is a great idea. |
| Common side effects of alkalinizing agents include nausea, abdominal bloating and diarrhea. |
| Anecdotally, urinary alkalinizing agents, such as potassium citrate or sodium bicarbonate, have been useful to decrease urinary irritation. |
| Its mode of action is different from alkalinizing agents such as antacids or histamine-2 receptor blockers and also proton pump inhibitors. |
