Potassium Citrate

Potassium citrate may be used to control Uric acid and Cystine kidney stones.Potassium citrate is an effective way to treat/manage gout and arrhythmia, if the patient is hypokalemic.


Adult Dose
Dose: 10 mEq
Single Dose: 10 (10)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: This is the initial dose in patients with mild-moderate hypocitraturia (urinary citrate > 150 mg/day). _x000D_Twenty-four hour urinary citrate and/or urinary pH measurements should be used to determine the adequacy of the initial dosage and to evaluate the effectiveness of any dosage change. In addition, urinary citrate and/or pH should be measured every four months.
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Potassium Citrate is 324.40.
Contraindications
Potassium Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperkalaemia.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Potassium Citrate, which give rise to further complications include Allergic reactions, Abdominal pain.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Potassium Citrate include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Paralysis.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Citrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anxiety.
Indications
Potassium Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cystitis, Gout, Kidney stone.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Potassium Citrate was found.
Interfrence
Urinary pH Test Hematocrit Value Complete blood cell count
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
A diet high in salt should be avoided. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems,heart disease,allergy,high blood pressure. Donot stop Potassium citrate unless your doctor approves.
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