POTASSIUM CITRATE Pharmacology

POTASSIUM CITRATE

About POTASSIUM CITRATE
Urinary Alkalinizers, Pottasium salt of citric acid
Mechanism of Action of POTASSIUM CITRATE
Pottassium citrate is an alkalinizing agent which restore the level of the urinary citrate and to increase the pH of urine to 6-7.It prevents the kidney stone
Pharmacokinets of POTASSIUM CITRATE
Absorption: Absorbed after oral administration
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Duration of Action for POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Half Life of POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Side Effects of POTASSIUM CITRATE
1.Allergic reactions
2.Abdominal pain
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Diarrhea
Contra-indications of POTASSIUM CITRATE
Hyperkalaemia
Special Precautions while taking POTASSIUM CITRATE
1.Kidney problem
2.Heart disease
3.Allergy
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Interactions for POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Typical Dosage for POTASSIUM CITRATE
In severe hypocitraturia: Initiated at a dosage of 60 mEq /day (30 mEq two times/day or 20 mEq three times/day with meals or within 30 minutes after meals)
In mild to moderate hypocitraturia: Initiated at 30 mEq/day (15 mEq two times/day or 10 mEq three times/day with meals or within 30 minutes after meals)
Schedule of POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Storage Requirements for POTASSIUM CITRATE
Store in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A
Effects of Overdose of POTASSIUM CITRATE
N/A

Home Delivery for POTASSIUM CITRATE in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for potassium citrate and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for potassium citrate may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take potassium citrate only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for potassium citrate before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for potassium citrate with the pharmacy.

POTASSIUM CITRATE is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for potassium citrate might be better known than potassium citrate itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have potassium citrate in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for potassium citrate.