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Potassium Citrate
Potassium Citrate Tablets is belongs to the family of drugs known as an alkalizer and antiurolithic drug and commonly used for prevention of the formation of kidney stones that are caused by high levels of calcium or uric acid in the urine. Potassium Citrate works by restoring the natural occurring chemicals that block the formation of stones. Potassium Citrate Tablets is comes in the category of drugs called also Potassium Citrate. Potassium Citrate Tablets is being manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Corporation and is available in 10meq (1080mg) Tablets.
What are the most a common problem for which Potassium Citrate Tablets is used?
Potassium Citrate Tablets are used to make the urine more alkaline (less acid). This helps to reduce the formation of kidney stones.
Potassium citrate is used to prevent the formation of kidney stones that are caused by high levels of calcium or uric acid in the urine.
Potassium Citrate Tablets are sometimes used with other medicines to help treat kidney stones that may occur with gout.
Potassium Citrate Tablets are also used to make the blood more alkaline in certain conditions.
Potassium Citrate Tablets may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
How does Potassium Citrate Tablets work?
Potassium Citrate Tablets is belongs to the family of drugs known as an alkalizer and antiurolithic drug and commonly used for prevention of the formation of kidney stones that are caused by high levels of calcium or uric acid in the urine. Potassium Citrate works by restoring the natural occurring chemicals that block the formation of stones. By normalizing the urinary environment, calcium stones and crystal formation are inhibited.
Potassium Citrate Tablets also reduces the tendency of uric acid to form stones. Most patients with this type of stone, when treated with Potassium Citrate Tablets did not form stones at all. In those who still formed stones, the stones developed at a lower rate than before treatment.
Is any prescription required to get Potassium Citrate Tablets?
Yes, prescription is necessary, one most not to use Potassium Citrate Tablets without prescription. Some times in such conditions Potassium Citrate Tablets are more harmful for health so, it is better to use Potassium Citrate Tablets under doctor’s guidance or according to your medical consultant.
Dosages of Potassium Citrate Tablet?
Potassium Citrate Tablets always takes under doctor’s guidance. The recommended doses of Potassium Citrate Tablets will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. Potassium Citrate Tablets works best when taken long term. Your doctor will start you on a low dose of Potassium Citrate Tablets and gradually increase your dose. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Potassium Citrate can be taken with and a glass of water or juice.
What is the minimum duration for which Potassium Citrate Tablets should be taken?
The duration of taking Potassium Citrate Tablets is not constant; it depends according to the problem. Your doctor or consultant can describe you better about the time period for which duration Potassium Citrate Tablets should be taken or until the medication is deemed effective. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased by your doctor.
Are there any side effects of Potassium Citrate Tablets?
Possible side effects during the uses of Potassium Citrate :
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Black, tarry stools
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Dizziness
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Irritability
- Mental changes
- Muscle pain or twitching
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Shortness of breath or difficult breathing
- Unexplained anxiety
- Unpleasant taste
- Weakness
- Loose bowel movements
- Nausea
- Etching
- Skin rash
- Hives
Under what circumstances Potassium Citrate should not be used?
If you have an allergy to Potassium Citrate Tablets or any other ingredients of this medicine, then should not be used.
If you have suffering to the problem of kidney disease, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of irregular heart beats (arrhythmias) or other heart disease, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of an Addison’s disease or underactive adrenal glands), Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of a diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of a diarrhea (chronic) or Edema (swelling of the feet or lower legs), Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of High blood pressure, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of Intestinal or esophageal blockage, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problems of stomach ulcer or other stomach problems and urinary tract infection, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to pregnancy or plan to be pregnant, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to breastfeeding, Potassium Citrate Tablets should not be used without consulting of doctor.
Under which storage conditions Potassium Citrate Tablets should be kept?
Potassium Citrate Tablets should be stored in cupboard at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not store Potassium Citrate Tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Keep always Potassium Citrate medicine out of the reach of children.
Major drug Manufacturers
- Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
- Mission
- 3M Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacia Upjohn Pharmaceuticals
- Abbott Laboratories
- Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems
- Schwarz Pharmaceuticals
- IVAX Laboratories Inc
- Alza Pharmaceuticals
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals
Similar drugs Potassium Citrate
- Oracit (canada)
- Urocit-K
- Bicitra
- Citrolith
- Polycitra-K
- Polycitra-K Crystals
- Polycitra-LC
- Polycitra Syrup
From where can one get Potassium Citrate Tablets?
Anyone can buy Potassium Citrate Tablets from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Potassium Citrate Tablets is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Potassium Citrate drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Potassium Citrate Tablets from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Potassium Citrate Tablets and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Potassium Citrate Tablets from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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