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 CONTROLLED-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 WITH WHOM THERE IS A PROBLEM OF COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PREPARATIONS.POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONTRAINDICATIONS
OVERDOSAGE).WARNINGS
Hyperkalemia (see OVERDOSAGE)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 Category C
Nursing Mothers
Pediatric Use
Geriatric Use
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ADVERSE REACTIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS,WARNINGS, andOVERDOSAGE). 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 P-waves, depression of S-T segments, and prolongation of the QT intervals). Late manifestations include muscle paralysis and cardiovascular collapse from cardiac arrest (9-12 mEq/L).DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
WARNINGS).
NOTE:Potassium chloride extended-release tablets are to be swallowed whole without crushing, chewing or sucking the tablets.
HOW SUPPLIED
NDC68382and 1000 (NDC68382STORAGE AND HANDLING
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION
Potassium ChloridePOTASSIUM CHLORIDE TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
