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Potassium supplements - oral

(poh-tass-ee-um)

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 Gluconate Usage: this med is used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by 'water pills' (diuretics) or poor diet.

How to use Potassium Gluconate: To prevent stomach upset, take each dose with food or immediately after a meal. Sustained-release capsules & meds should be swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them as side effects may be increased. Take tablets or capsules with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water, unless some your physician directs you otherwise. don't lie down for 30 minutes after taking the med or capsule. the liquid & powder forms must be diluted in a full glass of cold water or juice before taking. Drink slowly.

Potassium Gluconate side effects: may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting 1'st several days as some your body adjusts to medicine. Inform some your physician if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the hands or feet, muscle weakness. If using potassium tablets or capsules, notify your healthcare professional if following effects occur: stomach pain, black stools. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Potassium Gluconate Precautions: Be sure you're pharmacist knows your complete medical history especially of: kidney problems, heart disease, problems with digestion, any allergies. this medication must be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Potassium supplements are not known to appear in breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Potassium Gluconate drug interactions: Inform your doctor about every 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 physician or doctor approval.

Potassium Gluconate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat, blood in stools, & muscle weakness.

Potassium Gluconate special notes: Foods high in potassium include: bananas, citrus fruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, prunes, avocados, apricots, beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, potatoes, yams, lentils, fish, chicken, turkey, ham, beef, and milk.

If you missed Potassium Gluconate dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered, if you should remember within 2 hours. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose & resume you're usual schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Potassium Gluconate Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. don't freeze liquid forms.

Active Ingredients : Potassium Supplements