Potassium Chloride
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE DESCRIPTION
- CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONTRAINDICATIONS
- WARNINGS
- PRECAUTIONS
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ADVERSE REACTIONS
- OVERDOSAGE
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- HOW SUPPLIED
- STORAGE AND HANDLING
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE DESCRIPTION
Inactive Ingredients
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
INDICATIONS & USAGE
BECAUSE OF REPORTS OF INTESTINAL AND GASTRIC ULCERATION AND BLEEDING WITH EXTENDED-RELEASE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE PREPARATIONS, THESE DRUGS SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO CANNOT TOLERATE OR REFUSE TO TAKE LIQUID OR EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM PREPARATIONS OR FOR PATIENTS IN WHOM THERE IS A PROBLEM OF COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PREPARATIONS.POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONTRAINDICATIONS
OVERDOSAGE).WARNINGS
HyperkalemiaOVERDOSAGE)
Interaction with Potassium-sparing Diuretics
Interaction with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Gastrointestinal Lesions
Metabolic Acidosis
PRECAUTIONS
GeneralInformation for Patients
Laboratory Tests
Drug Interactions
WARNINGS).
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Pregnancy
Nursing Mothers
Pediatric Use
Geriatric Use
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ADVERSE REACTIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS,WARNINGSandOVERDOSAGE). There also have been reports of upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions including obstruction, bleeding, ulceration and perforation (seeCONTRAINDICATIONSandWARNINGS).OVERDOSAGE
CONTRAINDICATIONSandWARNINGS). It is important to recognize that hyperkalemia is usually asymptomatic and may be manifested only by an increased serum potassium concentration (6.5-8.0 mEq/L) and characteristic electrocardiographic changes (peaking of T-waves, loss of P-wave, depression of S-T segment and prolongation of the QT interval). Late manifestations include muscle paralysis and cardiovascular collapse from cardiac arrest (9-12 mEq/L).DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
WARNINGS).
NOTE: Potassium Chloride Extended-release Tablets must be swallowed whole and never crushed, chewed or sucked.
HOW SUPPLIED
STORAGE AND HANDLING
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION
Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloride TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
