Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Electrolyte disturbances
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K-DUR |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering Corporation |
| Legal Classification |
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| Generic Name |
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Potassium (as chloride) 10mEq, 20mEq+; sust rel tabs; +scored. |
| Indications |
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Hypokalemia, including that caused by diuretics. Digitalis intoxication without AV block. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Do not crush or chew. Take with meals and fluids. If GI irritation occurs, reduce dose taken at 1 time or take as aqueous susp. Prophylaxis: 20mEq daily. Treatment: 40–100mEq daily in divided doses; max 20mEq/dose. |
| Contraindications |
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Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis (potassium chloride products). Alkalosis (potassium bicarbonate products). Esophageal compression due to enlarged left atrium. Decreased GI motility. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if GI bleed, ulceration, or other disturbances occur. Renal or cardiac disease. Monitor potassium level, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Anticholinergics, other agents that decrease GI motility increase risk of serious GI reactions with tablets. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Hyperkalemia, GI discomfort and irritation, diarrhea, rash (rare). Esophageal and GI ulceration, bleeding, obstruction, perforation. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs 10mEq—100
20mEq—100, 500, 1000 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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