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Alkalies

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Definition: Usually a hydroxide of lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium or cesium, but also the carbonates of these metals, ammonia, and the amines. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)  singular form is "alkali"; /adv eff: consider also MILK-ALKALI SYNDROME see HYPERCALCEMIA   
See Also Hypercalcemia
Examples Carbonates; Hydroxides; Lewis Bases 		Other names Alkali; Alkalis
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
basica  0   *Alkalies Lactose/*analogs & derivatives. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2001;15(2-3):179-83
Suppocire CM  136626-73-8   *Alkalies Pharmaceutical Vehicles. Pharmazie 1994 May;49(5):336-9
Contra-alkali  0   *Oils Alkalies/antagonists & inhibitors Emulsions. Contact Dermatitis 1993 Feb;28(2):94-100

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