Potassium Bicarbonate

Prescription

Tên thương mại: Effer-K 20 mEq Unflavored, Effer-K 20 mEq Orange Cream, Effer-K 10 mEq Unflavored, Effer-K 10 mEq Cherry Vanilla

Dạng bào chế

Tablet

Đường dùng

ORAL

Nhà sản xuất

Nomax Inc.

About This Medication

Description Effer-K ® 10mEq and 20 mEq Tablets (Effervescent Potassium Bicarbonate/ Citric Acid Tablets for Oral Solution, USP) are intended for the preparation of an oral solution of potassium. Each 10 mEq tablet contains 1.0g potassium bicarbonate and 0.84g citric acid which, after effervescing, provides a solution containing 10 mEq (391 mg) of elemental potassium as potassium citrate. Each 20 mEq tablet contains 2.0g potassium bicarbonate and 1.68g citric acid which, after effervescing, provides a solution containing 20 mEq (782 mg) of elemental potassium as potassium citrate. Tablets also contain maltodextrin, anhydrous dextrose and l-leucine. In addition, the flavored tablets contain SD flavors, and sucralose. The 10 mEq Cherry Vanilla tablets contain FD&C Red #40 and the 20 mEq Orange Cream tablets contain FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40. The Unflavored 10 and 20 mEq tablets do not contain any natural or synthetic dyes, flavors or sweeteners. The 10 mEq tablets are 11/16 inch diameter round, flat face on both sides with large bevels. EK 10 is imprinted on one side. The 20 mEq tablets are 7/8 inch diameter round, flat face on both sides with large bevels. EK 20 is imprinted on one side. Each tablet is pouched with the product description on one side of the pouch and the lot number, expiration date and bar code on the other

Hoạt chất

Thành phần	Hàm lượng
Potassium Bicarbonate	-

Chỉ định & Cách dùng

Indications and Usage For therapeutic use in patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis; in chronic digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. For prevention of potassium depletion when the dietary intake of potassium ion is inadequate in the following conditions; patients receiving digitalis and diuretics for congestive heart failure; hepatic cirrhosis with ascites; states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function; potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrheal states; long-term corticosteroid therapy. The use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension or receiving certain antibiotics is often unnecessary when such patients have a normal dietary pattern. Serum potassium should be checked periodically, however, and, if hypokalemia occurs, dietary supplementation with potassium-containing foods may be adequate to control milder cases. In more severe cases supplementation with potassium salts may be indicated.

Liều dùng & Cách dùng

Dosage and administration Effer-K ® 10 mEq. Adults - one tablet (Cherry Vanilla or Unflavored) each containing 10 mEq. (391 mg) of elemental potassium, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. Completely dissolve the Cherry Vanilla flavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold or ice water before drinking. Completely dissolve the Unflavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold juice of choice before drinking. Effer-K ® 20 mEq. Adults - one tablet (Orange Cream or Unflavored) each containing 20 mEq. (782 mg) of elemental potassium, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. Completely dissolve the Orange Cream flavored tablet in 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 115 mL) of cold or ice water before drinking. Completely dissolved the Unflavored tablet in 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 115 mL) of cold juice of choice before drinking. NOTE: It is suggested that any effervescent potassium tablet be taken with meals and sipped slowly over a 5 to 10 minute period.

Side Effects Overview

Adverse Reactions One of the most severe adverse effects is hyperkalemia (see Contraindications , Warnings and Overdosage ). The most common adverse reactions to oral potassium salts are nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. These symptoms are due to irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and are best managed by diluting the preparation further, taking the dose with meals, or reducing the dose. Skin rash has been reported rarely.

Cảnh báo & Thận trọng

Warnings In patients with hyperkalemia and impaired mechanisms for excreting potassium the administration of potassium salts can produce hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest. This occurs most commonly in patients given potassium by the intravenous route but may also occur in patients given potassium orally. Potentially fatal hyperkalemia can develop rapidly and be asymptomatic. The use of potassium salts in patients with chronic renal disease, or any other condition which impairs potassium excretion, requires particularly careful monitoring of the serum potassium concentration and appropriate dosage adjustment. Note: There is no conclusive evidence that potassium supplements lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Chống chỉ định

Contraindications Potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia since a further increase in serum potassium concentration in such patients can produce cardiac arrest. Conditions predisposing to hyperkalemia include: chronic renal failure, acute metabolic acidosis, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, esophageal compression or delayed gastric emptying or intestinal obstruction/stricture or peptic ulcer. Potassium supplements should be used with caution and only where medically indicated in patients with familial periodic paralysis, myotonia congenita or severe/complete heart block. IMPORTANT: Potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients receiving potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g. spironolactone, triamterene) since such use may produce severe hyperkalemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Indications and Usage For therapeutic use in patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis; in chronic digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. For prevention of potassium depletion when the dietary intake of potassium ion is inadequate in the following conditions; patients receiving digitalis and diuretics for congestive heart failure; hepatic cirrhosis with ascites; states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function; potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrheal states; long-term corticosteroid therapy. The use of potassium salts …

Dosage and administration Effer-K ® 10 mEq. Adults - one tablet (Cherry Vanilla or Unflavored) each containing 10 mEq. (391 mg) of elemental potassium, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. Completely dissolve the Cherry Vanilla flavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold or ice water before drinking. Completely dissolve the Unflavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold juice of choice before drinking. …

Warnings In patients with hyperkalemia and impaired mechanisms for excreting potassium the administration of potassium salts can produce hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest. This occurs most commonly in patients given potassium by the intravenous route but may also occur in patients given potassium orally. Potentially fatal hyperkalemia can develop rapidly and be asymptomatic. The use of potassium salts in patients with chronic renal disease, or any other condition which impairs potassium excretion, requires particularly careful monitoring of the serum potassium concentration …

Contraindications Potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia since a further increase in serum potassium concentration in such patients can produce cardiac arrest. Conditions predisposing to hyperkalemia include: chronic renal failure, acute metabolic acidosis, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, esophageal compression or delayed gastric emptying or intestinal obstruction/stricture or peptic ulcer. Potassium supplements should be used with caution and only where medically indicated in patients with familial periodic paralysis, myotonia congenita or severe/complete heart block. IMPORTANT: Potassium supplements are contraindicated in …

Potassium Bicarbonate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Potassium Bicarbonate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Potassium Bicarbonate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1111261 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Potassium Bicarbonate (FDA National Drug Code)

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