Potassium Citrate Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Potassium Citrate-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Potassium Citrate brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Potassium Citrate Pronunciation : poh-TASS-ee-UMSXE-trate ICD Code : Y54.9 Therapeutic Classification : MineralsBrand Names or Trade Names of Potassium Citrate
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Cytra-K
Why is Potassium Citrate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an urinary alkalinizing agent, prescribed for kidney stones.When should Potassium Citrate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with high potassium levels in the blood, aluminum toxicity, heart failure or injury, or severe kidney problems, who are taking aldosterone blocker and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Potassium Citrate?
PO- The recommended dose is 15ml 3 times a day after meals with a glass full of water.How should Potassium Citrate be taken?
It comes as liquid to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Potassium Citrate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of urinary tract infection, burns, diarrhea, ulcer, sugar, difficulty in swallowing, heart, kidney problem, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor blood potassium levels, other blood electrolyte levels, and electrocardiogram (ECG) regularly while taking this medication.