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| Pronunciation |
 (poe
TASS ee um bye KAR bun ate &
poe TASS ee um KLOR ide, ef er VES ent) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Klorvess® Effervescent; K/Lyte/CL® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Electrolyte Supplement, Oral |
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| Use |
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Treatment or prevention of hypokalemia |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Adults: Prevention: 16-24 mEq/day in 2-4 divided doses Treatment: 40-100 mEq/day in 2-4 divided doses |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Take as directed; do not take more than directed. Dissolve granules, powder, or tablets in 4-6 ounces of water or juice and stir before drinking. Do not take on an empty stomach; take with or after meals. Consult prescriber about increasing dietary potassium intake (eg, salt substitutes, orange juice, bananas, etc). Report tingling of hands or feet, unresolved nausea or vomiting, chest pain, palpitations, persistent abdominal pain, muscle cramping or weakness, tarry stools, easy bruising, or unusual bleeding. Pregnancy precautions: Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Dissolve completely in 3-8 oz cold water, juice, or other suitable beverage and drink slowly |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Granules for oral solution, effervescent (Klorvess®): 20 mEq per packet Tablet for oral solution, effervescent Klorvess®: 20 mEq per packet K/Lyte/Cl®: 25 mEq, 50 mEq per packet |
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