| Pronunciation |
 (poe
TASS ee um bye KAR bun
ate) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| K+ Care® Effervescent; K-Electrolyte® Effervescent; K-Gen® Effervescent; K-Lyte® Effervescent |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Electrolyte Supplement, Oral |
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| Use |
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Potassium deficiency, hypokalemia |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children: 1-4 mEq/kg/day Adults: 25 mEq 2-4 times/day |
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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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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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Tablet for oral solution, effervescent: 6.5 mEq, 25 mEq K+ Care® Effervescent; K-Electrolyte® Effervescent; K-Gen® Effervescent; K-Ide®; Klor-Con®/EF; K-Lyte® Effervescent: 25 mEq |
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