Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Bicarbonate is a mineral supplement used to prevent or treat low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). It provides essential potassium ions necessary for proper nerve function, muscle contraction, and maintaining healthy heart rhythm. This medication is typically prescribed when dietary potassium intake is insufficient or when potassium losses are increased due to certain conditions or medications.
Potassium Bicarbonate is a potassium supplement used to treat or prevent low blood potassium levels.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A12BA04
- RxNorm
- 34296
- Generic
- Potassium Bicarbonate
- Class
- atc-a12
- Brands
- Effer-K, Klor-Con/EF
- Availability
- rx
- Pregnancy
- C
- Lactation
- caution
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet, suspension, capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia (low potassium levels), nutritional supplementation in potassium-deficient states, and as a potassium source in patients taking certain diuretics or with conditions causing excessive potassium loss such as vomiting, diarrhea, or certain kidney disorders.
Provides bioavailable potassium and bicarbonate ions. Potassium is essential for maintaining normal cellular function, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction (including cardiac muscle), and proper acid-base balance in the body.
Should be taken with food and adequate fluids. Contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment, or Addison's disease. Regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is recommended. Avoid potassium-sparing diuretics while taking this supplement unless specifically directed by a healthcare provider.
Official drug label
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