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Potassium supplements - injection

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Simular Drugs : Potassium, Potassium, Potassium 99, Potassium Acetate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate Citric Acid, Potassium Gluconate, Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Acetate Usage: Potassium supplements used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by diuretics (water pills), poor diet or illness. Symptoms of low potassium include fatigue, weakness, muscle twitching or cramps, dry mouth & excessive thirst.

How to use Potassium Acetate: it medication must be administered intravenously & diluted at proper solution.

Potassium Acetate side effects: can cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting 1'st few days as your body adjusts to the medicine. Inform your healthcare professional if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the hands or feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or doctor.

Potassium Acetate Precautions: Be sure your healthcare professional knows your complete medical history especially if you have: kidney problems, heart disease, problems with digestion, allergies (especially medication allergies). this medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Potassium supplements are not known to appear at breast. milk. Consult youre healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Potassium Acetate drug interactions: Inform your pharmacist about every the medicines you use (both prescription & nonprescription) especially if you take: 'water pills' (diuretics such as furosemide or amiloride), ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril), digoxin, salt substitutes containing potassium. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or physician approval.

Potassium Acetate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Potassium Acetate special notes: Salt substitutes contain potassium. talk to your doctor about using salt substitute. Foods high in potassium include: bananas, citrus fruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, prunes, avocados, apricots, beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, potatoes, yams, lentils, beans, fish, chicken, turkey, ham, beef, and milk.

If you missed Potassium Acetate dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as remembered; don't use if it is almost time for following dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Potassium Acetate Storage: Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight. large volume may need to be refrigerated. check labeling.

Active Ingredients : Potassium Supplements