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precision dose, inc. - calcium acetate (unii: y882yxf34x) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb) - calcium acetate 667 mg - calcium acetate, usp is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (esrd). patients with hypercalcemia. pregnancy category c calcium acetate capsules contain calcium acetate. animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women. patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with calcium acetate treatment [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. calcium acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal calcium levels are properly monitored during and following treatment. the effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery are unkno

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - calcium acetate (unii: y882yxf34x) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb) - calcium acetate 667 mg - calcium acetate capsules are a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (esrd). - patients with hypercalcemia. patients with hypercalcemia. pregnancy category c calcium acetate capsules contain calcium acetate. animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women. patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with calcium acetate treatment [see warnings and precautions (5.1) ] . maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. calcium acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal calcium levels are properly monitored during and following treatment. the effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery are unknown. calcium acetate capsules contain calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. human milk feeding by a mother receiving calcium acetate is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored. safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. clinical studies of calcium acetate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. other clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

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zydus pharmaceuticals usa inc. - calcium acetate (unii: y882yxf34x) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb) - calcium acetate 667 mg - calcium acetate capsule is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (esrd). patients with hypercalcemia. pregnancy category c calcium acetate capsules contains calcium acetate.  animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women.  patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with calcium acetate treatment [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] .  maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being.  hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism.  calcium acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal calcium levels are properly monitored during and following treatment. the effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery

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heritage pharmaceuticals inc. d/b/a avet pharmaceuticals inc. - calcium acetate (unii: y882yxf34x) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb) - calcium acetate 667 mg - calcium acetate capsule is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (esrd). patients with hypercalcemia. pregnancy category c calcium acetate capsules contains calcium acetate. animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women. patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with calcium acetate treatment [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being.  hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. calcium acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal calcium levels are properly monitored during and following treatment. the effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery are

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american regent, inc. - calcium chloride (unii: m4i0d6vv5m) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - calcium chloride 100 mg in 1 ml - calcium chloride is indicated in the immediate treatment of hypocalcemic tetany.  other therapy, such as parathyroid hormone or vitamin d, may be indicated according to the etiology of the tetany. it is also important to institute oral calcium therapy as soon as practicable. calcium salts have been used as adjunctive therapy in a number of conditions, including the following: - insect bites or stings, such as black widow spider bites. sensitivity reactions, particularly when characterized by urticaria. as an aid in the treatment of depression due to overdosage of magnesium sulfate. as an aid in the management of the acute symptoms in lead colic. in cardiac resuscitation, particularly after open heart surgery, calcium chloride has been used when epinephrine has failed to improve weak or ineffective myocardial contractions. insect bites or stings, such as black widow spider bites. sensitivity reactions, particularly when characterized by urticaria. as an aid in the treatment of depression due to overdo

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par pharmaceutical - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 1.5 g in 1.58 g - potassium chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics. there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride during pregnancy, and animal studies have not been conducted. potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm. the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. risk summary the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since potassium from oral supplements such as

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atlantic biologicals corp. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 20 meq in 15 ml - potassium chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction are insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics pregnancy category c animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride. it is unlikely that potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia would have an adverse effect on the fetus or would affect reproductive capacity. the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since oral potassium becomes part of the body potassium pool, so long as body potassium is not excessive, the contribution of potassium chloride supplementation should have little or no effect on the level in human milk. the safety and effectiveness of potassium chloride have been demonstrated in children with diarrhea and malnutrition from birth to18 years. clinical studies of potassium chloride did not include s

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virtus pharmaceuticals - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 1.5 g in 1.58 g - potassium chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics. pregnancy category c animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride. it is unlikely that potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia would have an adverse effect on the fetus or would affect reproductive capacity. the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since oral potassium becomes part of the body potassium pool, so long as body potassium is not excessive, the contribution of potassium chloride supplementation should have little or no effect on the level in human milk. clinical trial data from published literature have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of potassium chloride in children with diarrhea and malnutrition f

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zydus pharmaceuticals usa inc - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 750 mg - potassium chloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on triamterene or amiloride. risk summary there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride extended-release tablets during pregnancy, and animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm. the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. risk summary the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since potassium from oral supplements such as potassium chloride extended-release tablets becomes part of the body potassium pool, as long as body potassium is not excessive, the contribution of potassium chloride supplementation should have little or no effect on the level in human milk. safety and effectiveness of potassium chloride extended-release tablets in children have not been established. clinical studies of potassium chloride extended-release tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. this drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function. doses of potassium in patients with cirrhosis produce a larger increase in potassium levels compared to the response in normal patients. based on published literature, the baseline corrected serum concentrations of potassium measured over 3 hours after administration in cirrhotic subjects who received an oral potassium load rose to approximately twice that of normal subjects who received the same load. patients with cirrhosis should usually be started at the low end of the dosing range, and the serum potassium level should be monitored frequently. patients with renal impairment have reduced urinary excretion of potassium and are at substantially increased risk of hyperkalemia. patients with impaired renal function, particularly if the patient is on raas inhibitors or nsaids, should usually be started at the low end of the dosing range because of the potential for development of hyperkalemia [see drug interactions ( 7.2 , 7.3 )] . the serum potassium level should be monitored frequently. renal function should be assessed periodically.

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lupin pharmaceuticals, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 10 meq - potassium chloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in adults and children with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.   potassium chloride extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients on amiloride or triamterene.   risk summary there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride extended-release capsules during pregnancy and animal reproductive studies have not been conducted.  potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm.   the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respecti