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POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL)
American Health Packaging
POTASSIUM CITRATE
POTASSIUM CITRATE 10 meq
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of renal tubular acidosis [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. Potassium citrate extended-release tablets are contraindicated: - In patients with hyperkalemia (or who have conditions predisposing them to hyperkalemia), as a further rise in serum potassium concentration may produce cardiac arrest. Such conditions include: chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, strenuous physical exercise in unconditioned individuals, adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown or the administration of a potassium-sparing agent (such as triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride). - In pa
Potassium Citrate Extended-release Tablets, 10 mEq are tan to yellowish color, oval shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets debossed with "537" on one side and plain on the other side and are supplied as follows: Unit dose packages of 20 (5 x 4) NDC 68084-850-32 Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Do not use if blister is torn or broken.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
POTASSIUM CITRATE- POTASSIUM CITRATE TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE POTASSIUM CITRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR POTASSIUM CITRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS. POTASSIUM CITRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1985 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium citrate extended-release tablet is a citrate salt of potassium indicated for the management of: Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) with calcium stones (1.1) Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis of any etiology (1.2) Uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones (1.3) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Objective: To restore normal urinary citrate (greater than 320 mg/day and as close to the normal mean of 640 mg/day as possible), and to increase urinary pH to a level of 6 to 7. Severe hypocitraturia (urinary citrate < 150 mg/day): therapy should be initiated at 60 mEq per day; a dose of 30 mEq two times per day or 20 mEq three times per day with meals or within 30 minutes after meals or bedtime snack (2.2) Mild to moderate hypocitraturia (urinary citrate > 150 mg/day): therapy should be initiated at 30 mEq per day; a dose of 15 mEq two times per day or 10 mEq three times per day with meals or within 30 minutes after meals or bedtime snack (2.3) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 5 mEq, 10 mEq and 15 mEq (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients with hyperkalemia (or who have conditions predisposing them to hyperkalemia). Such conditions include chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, strenuous physical exercise in unconditioned individuals, adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown (4) Patients for whom there is cause for arrest or delay in tablet passage through the gastrointestinal tract such as those suffering from delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture (4) Patients with pept Läs hela dokumentet