Potassium Citrate
Potassium citrate may be used to control Uric acid and Cystine kidney stones.Potassium citrate is an effective way to treat/manage gout and arrhythmia, if the patient is hypokalemic.
Primary Characteristics
Molecular Weight: 324.4 · Solubility in Water: soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Potassium citrate..
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: renal excretion is in urine as carbonates.
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Indications
Potassium Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cystitis, Gout, Kidney stone.
Contraindications
Potassium Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperkalaemia.
Dosage
Potassium Citrate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 10 mEq | 10 mEq | Every 8h | PO | This is the initial dose in patients with mild-moderate hypocitraturia (urinary citrate > 150 mg/day). Twenty-four hour urinary citrate and/or urinary pH measurements should be used to determine the adequacy of the initial dosage and to evaluate the effectiveness of any dosage change. In addition, urinary citrate and/or pH should be measured every four months. |
| 20 mEq | 20 mEq | Every 8h | PO | This is the initial dose in patients with severe hypocitraturia (urinary citrate of less than 150 mg/day). Twenty-four hour urinary citrate and/or urinary pH measurements should be used to determine the adequacy of the initial dosage and to evaluate the effectiveness of any dosage change. In addition, urinary citrate and/or pH should be measured every four months. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Potassium Citrate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Allergic reactions , Abdominal pain.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Potassium Citrate are Vomiting, Nausea, Paralysis , Diarrhea.
Potassium Citrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anxiety, Nausea, Vomiting .
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Potassium Citrate may interfere in the diagnosis of Urinary pH Test , Hematocrit Value , Complete blood cell count.
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.2.3 — Antigout preparations
- 2.12.2 — Antiarrhythmic drugs