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Potassium supplements - injection

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Simular Drugs : Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride Usage: Potassium supplements are 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 Chloride: this medication must be administered intravenously and diluted in a proper solution.

Potassium Chloride side effects: can cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting the first some days as you're body adjusts to the medicine. Inform youre doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of hands or feet. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're healthcare professional or physician.

Potassium Chloride Precautions: Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history especially if you have: kidney problems, heart disease, problems with digestion, allergies (especially drug allergies). this tablet must be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Potassium supplements not known to appear in breast. milk. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Potassium Chloride 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 healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

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

Potassium Chloride special notes: Salt substitutes contain potassium. talk to you're physician 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, & milk.

If you missed Potassium Chloride dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if this is almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Potassium Supplements