Potassium Citrate
Urocit-K is a potassium citrate medication used to prevent certain types of kidney stones and treat conditions associated with acidic urine. It works by alkalinizing the urine, which helps inhibit the formation of uric acid and calcium oxalate kidney stones. This medication is primarily prescribed for patients with recurrent kidney stones or renal tubular acidosis.
Urocit-K is a urine-alkalinizing agent that prevents kidney stones by increasing citrate levels and raising urinary pH.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 220697
- Generic
- Urocit-K
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Prevention of uric acid and calcium oxalate kidney stones; treatment of renal tubular acidosis; management of hypocitraturia (low urinary citrate); may be used for hypokalemia when indicated.
Urocit-K provides potassium citrate, which is metabolized to bicarbonate in the body. This alkalinizes both blood and urine, increasing citrate excretion and urinary pH, which prevents uric acid crystal formation and inhibits calcium oxalate stone formation.
Take with food and adequate fluids. Monitor for GI upset, nausea, or diarrhea. Avoid in patients with hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment, or conditions where potassium retention is a concern. Regular monitoring of electrolytes and kidney function is recommended. May interact with ACE inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, and NSAIDs.
Official drug label
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