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POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Apo-K Potachlor
Bayon Potage
Bi-K Potasalan
Cena-K Potassine
K-10 POTASSIUM ACETATE
Kalium Durules POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Kaochlor POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Kaochlor-Eff & POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Kaochlor S-F POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Kaon & POTASSIUM CITRATE
Kaon-Cl POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Kao-Nor POTASSIUM CHLORIDE,
Kato POTASSIUM
Kay Ciel BICARBONATE &
Kaylixir POTASSIUM CITRATE
KCL POTASSIUM GLUCONATE
K-Dur POTASSIUM GLUCONATE &
K-G Elixir POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
K-Long POTASSIUM GLUCONATE &
K-Lor POTASSIUM CITRATE
Klor-10(enb) POTASSIUM GLUCONATE,
Klor-Con POTASSIUM CITRATE &
Klor-Con/25 AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Klor-Con/EF Potassium-Rougier
Klorvess Potassium-Sandoz
Klotrix Roychlor
K-Lyte Royonate
K-Lyte/Cl Rum-K
K-Lyte DS Slo-Pot
K-Lyte/Cl Powder Slow-K
Kolyum Ten-K
K-Tab Tri-K
Micro-K TRIKATES
Neo-K Twin-K
Novolente-K Twin-K-Cl
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Mineral supplement
(potassium)
USES
Treatment for potassium deficiency from diuretics, cortisone or
digitalis medicines.
Treatment for low potassium associated with some ilInesses.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen
stomach irritation. You may chew or crush tablet.
Extended-release tablets or capsules-- Swallow each dose whole
with liquid.
Effervescent tablets, granules, powder or liquid--Dilute dose
in water.
When to take:
At the same time each day, preferably with food or immediately
after meals.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember. Don't double next dose.
What drug does:
Preserves or restores normal function of nerve cells, heart and
skeletal-muscle cells, kidneys, and stomach-juice secretions.
Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 hours. Full benefit may require 12 to 24 hours.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Paralysis of arms and legs, irregular heartbeat, blood-pressure
drop, convulsions, coma, cardiac arrest.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Diarrhea, nausea, Continue. Call doctor
vomiting, stomach when convenient.
discomfort, skin rash.
Rare:
Confusion; irregular Discontinue. Call
heartbeat; difficult doctor right away.
breathing; unusual
fatigue; weakness;
heaviness of legs;
small bowel ulcers,
hemorrhage, perforation
with enteric-coated
tablets (rarely with
wax matrix tablets);
esophageal ulceration
with tablets.
Numbness or tingling Continue. Call doctor
in hands or feet. when convenient.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any potassium supplement.
You have acute or chronic kidney disease.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have Addison's disease or familial periodic paralysis.
If you have heart disease.
If you have intestinal blockage.
If you have a stomach ulcer.
If you use diuretics.
If you use heart medicine.
If you use laxatives or have chronic diarrhea.
If you use salt substitutes or low-salt milk.
Pregnancy:
No age-related problems expected if you adhere strictly to
prescribed dose.
Infants & children:
Use only under doctor's supervision.
Prolonged use:
Slows absorption of vitamin B-12. May cause anemia.
Request frequent lab tests to monitor potassium levels in
blood, especially if you take digitalis preparations.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require
gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses
of other drugs may also require adjustment.
Others:
Overdose or underdose serious. Frequent EKGs and laboratory
blood studies to measure serum electrolytes and kidney function
recommended.
Prolonged diarrhea may call for increased dosage of potassium.
Serious injury may necessitate temporary decrease in potassium.
Some products contain tartrazine dye. Avoid, especially if you
are allergic to aspirin.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| ACE inhibitors: |
Possible increased |
| captopril, enalapril, |
potassium effect. |
| lisinopril (see |
| Drugs Glossary) |
| Amiloride |
Dangerous rise in blood potassium. |
| Anticholinergics |
Increased possibility |
| (other, see Drugs |
of intestinal ulcers, |
| Glossary) |
which sometimes occur with oral |
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potassium tablets. |
| Atropine |
Increased possibility of intestinal |
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ulcers, which sometimes occur with |
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oral potassium tablets. |
| Belladonna |
Increased possibility of intestinal |
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ulcers, which sometimes occur with |
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oral potassium tablets. |
| Cortisone medicines |
Decreased effect of |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
potassium. |
| Digitalis |
Possible irregular |
| preparations |
heartbeat. |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
| Diuretics |
Decreased potassium |
| (thiazide, loop, |
effect. |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
| Laxatives |
Possible decreased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
potassium effect. |
| Spironolactone |
Dangerous rise in blood potassium. |
| Triamterene |
Dangerous rise in blood potassium. |
| Vitamin B-12 |
Extended-release tablets may |
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decrease vitamin B-12 absorption |
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and increase vitamin B-12 |
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requirements. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
May cause irregular heartbeat. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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