A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Urinary pH modifiers are agents that increase the pH of urine. They make the urine more alkaline and prevent the formation of kidney stones. Making the urine more alkaline also helps the kidneys to remove toxic substances.
See also
Medical conditions associated with urinary pH modifiers:
- Alkalosis
- Asystole
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- GERD
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy
- Hyponatremia
- Indigestion
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Nephrolithiasis
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Urinary Alkalinization
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