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Urocit-K, |Urocit-K

Urocit-K

Generic Name: potassium citrate (poe TAH see um SIH trate)
Brand Names: Urocit-K

What is potassium citrate?

Potassium citrate makes the urine less acidic. This helps to reduce the formation of kidney stones.

Potassium citrate is used to prevent the formation of kidney stones that are caused by high levels of calcium or uric acid in the urine.

Potassium citrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What is the most important information I should know about potassium citrate?

Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or suck the tablets. If you have difficulty swallowing the tablets, contact your doctor.

Discuss with your healthcare provider dietary recommendations while taking potassium citrate. A diet high in salt should be avoided. However, do not use a salt substitute without first talking to your healthcare provider. Salt substitutes may contain potassium.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking potassium citrate?

• are taking a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), spironolactone (Aldactone, Aldactazide), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide);

• are taking a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor Con, Kaon, Micro-K, Slow-K, and others;

• have a high level of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia) or a condition that may increase the risk of hyperkalemia such as kidney disease, diabetes, dehydration, adrenal insufficiency or Addison"s disease, or serious illness or infection;

• have a stomach ulcer, intestinal obstruction, or delayed gastric emptying; or

• have a urinary tract infection.

You may not be able to take potassium citrate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take potassium citrate?

Take potassium citrate exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or suck the tablets. If you have difficulty swallowing the tablets, contact your doctor.

Do not be alarmed if you find what appears to be a tablet in the stool. This is the outer shell of the tablet only. The medication has been absorbed by the body and the shell may be passed out in the stool.

It is important to take potassium citrate regularly to get the most benefit.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with potassium citrate to monitor progress and side effects.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a potassium citrate overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis, irregular heartbeats, and heart attack.

What should I avoid while taking potassium citrate?

Discuss with your healthcare provider dietary recommendations while taking potassium citrate. A diet high in salt should be avoided. However, do not use a salt substitute without first talking to your healthcare provider. Salt substitutes may contain potassium.

Potassium citrate side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• abdominal pain; black bloody, or tarry stools; or blood in vomit; or

• muscle weakness or irregular heartbeats (may indicate high levels of potassium in the blood).

Other, less serious side effects may also to occur. Continue to take potassium citrate and talk to your doctor if you experience

• nausea or vomiting; or

• diarrhea or loose stools.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect potassium citrate?

• eplerenone (Inspra);

• a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor Con, Kaon, Micro-K, Slow-K, and others;

• a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), spironolactone (Aldactone, Aldactazide), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide);

• an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik); or

• digoxin (Lanoxin).

You may not be able to take potassium citrate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with potassium citrate. Talk to your doctor before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about potassium citrate written for healthcare professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Potassium citrate is available with a prescription under the brand name Urocit-K in a tablet formulation. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Urocit-K 5 meq

• Urocit-K 10 meq

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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