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Alkalinizing Agent

Treatment of metabolic acidosis; alkalinizing agent in conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desirable

A

Severe renal insufficiency, oliguria or azotemia, potassium-restricted diet, untreated Addison's disease, adynamia episodica hereditaria, acute dehydration, heat cramps, anuria, severe myocardial damage, hyperkalemia from any cause

Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, pulmonary edema, or severe renal impairment. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis.

>10%: Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, flatulence, vomiting (oral)

1% to 10%:

Cardiovascular: Bradycardia

Endocrine & metabolic: Hyperkalemia, metabolic alkalosis in patients with severe renal failure

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Weakness

Respiratory: Dyspnea

<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening symptoms): Chest pain, arrhythmias, heart block, hypotension

Oral:

Severe hypocitraturia: Initial: 20 mEq 3 times/day or 15 mEq 4 times/day with meals or within 30 minutes after meals; do not exceed 100 mEq/day

No information available to require special precautions

No effects or complications reported

Take as directed; do not take more than directed. Dilute crystals or solution in 4-6 ounces of juice or water; stir and drink. Swallow tablet whole with full glass of water or juice and stir before sipping slowly, with or after meals (do not take on an empty stomach). Take any antacids 2 hours before or after potassium. Consult prescriber about advisability of increasing dietary potassium. Report tingling of hands or feet; unresolved nausea or vomiting; chest pain or palpitations; persistent abdominal pain; feelings of weakness, dizziness, listlessness, confusion, acute muscle weakness or cramping; blood in stool or tarry stools; or easy bruising or unusual bleeding.

Potassium citrate 3.4 mmol/5 mL and citric acid 1.6 mmol/5 mL = total of 5.0 mmol/5 mL citrate content

Crystals for reconstitution: Potassium citrate 3300 mg and citric acid 1002 mg per packet

Solution, oral: Potassium citrate 1100 mg and citric acid 334 mg per 5 mL