Warnings


What may interact with Potassium Chloride?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-certain diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene
-certain medicines for stomach problems like atropine; difenoxin and glycopyrrolate
-eplerenone
-sodium polystyrene sulfonate
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for blood pressure or heart disease like lisinopril, losartan, quinapril, valsartan
-medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-other potassium supplements
-salt substitutes

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Potassium Chloride?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-Addison disease
-dehydration
-diabetes, high blood sugar
-difficulty swallowing
-heart disease
-high levels of potassium in the blood
-irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-kidney disease
-large areas of burned skin
-stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to potassium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Potassium Chloride?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while you are taking this drug.
Avoid salt substitutes while on this drug unless you are told otherwise by your health care provider. You may need to be on a special diet. Ask your health care provider.
If you get black tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your health care provider right away. You may have a bleeding ulcer.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F ). Protect from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.