Potassium Citrate

Indications & Dose:

Potassium depletion especially during diuretic therapy.

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Adults: 20 mEq to 40 mEq daily in divided doses.
Children: Not recommended. 

Contraindications:

Severe renal impairment. Serum plasma concentration >5 mmol/litre. Acute dehydration, conditions predisposing to hyperkalaemia, gastric obstruction or ulceration (solid preparation), extensive tissue damage, metabolic acidosis. 

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Cautions:

Precautions:

Elderly. Mild moderate renal impairment, cardiac disease; monitor serum electrolytes, history of peptic ulcer, pregnancy, lactation. 

Interaction:

ACE inhibitors, angbtensin II receptor antagonists, cyclosporin, potassium sparing diuretics, tacrolimus. 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Rarely Gl upset. Oesophageal or small bowel obstruction, ulceration (discontinue). 

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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