Potassium Citrate
Potassium Citrate is a potassium supplement used to treat or prevent low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia). It also works as a urinary alkalinizing agent, helping to make urine less acidic. This medication is commonly prescribed for patients with certain kidney disorders, urinary conditions, or those taking diuretics.
Potassium Citrate is a mineral supplement that raises low potassium levels and can help prevent certain types of kidney stones by making urine less acidic.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A12BA02
- RxNorm
- 54993
- Generic
- Potassium Citrate
- Class
- atc-a12
- Brands
- Cytra-3, Cytra-K, Urocit-K
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- solution, tablet, capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia (low potassium), prevention of recurrent calcium kidney stones, and management of metabolic acidosis in certain conditions like distal renal tubular acidosis.
Provides bioavailable potassium and citrate. Citrate is metabolized to bicarbonate, which raises urine pH and reduces acidity. The alkaline urine helps prevent formation of uric acid and calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Take with food and a full glass of water. Avoid lying down for 30 minutes after taking. Regular blood monitoring may be needed. Do not use if you have hyperkalemia, severe kidney disease, or uncontrolled Addison's disease. Interactions possible with ACE inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, and NSAIDs.
Official drug label
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