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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infromation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using that drug.
POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS - INJECTION
(poh-TASS-ee-um)
USES: Potassium supplements are used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels casued by diuretics (water pills), poor diet or illness.
Symptoms of low potassium include fatigue, weakness, muscle twitching or cramps, dry mouth and excessive thirst.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be administered intravneously and diluted in a proper solution.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting the first few days as your body adjsuts to the medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, cehst pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the hands or feet. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical hisotry especially if you have: kidney problems, heart disease, troubles with digestion, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication should be used during pregnancy only if cleraly needed. Potassium supplements are not known to appear in bresat. milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take: "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or amiloride), ACE inhibitors (e.G., lisinopril), digoxin, salt substitutes containing potasisum. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Salt subsittutes contain potassium. Talk to your doctor about using a salt susbtitute. Foods high in potassium include: bananas, citrus fruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, prunes, avocados, apricots, beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, potatoes, yams, lentils, beans, fish, chicken, turkey, ham, beef, and milk.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Sotre vial at room temperature away from sunlight.
Large volume may need to be refrigerated.
Check labeling.
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