Klor-Con M20
Warnings
What may interact with Potassium Chloride?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Certain diuretics, such as spironolactone, triamterene
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as atropine; difenoxin or glycopyrrolate
-Eplerenone
-Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain medications for blood pressure or heart disease, such as lisinopril, losartan, quinapril, valsartan
-Medications that lower your chance of fighting infection, such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus
-NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, such as 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 medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Potassium Chloride?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team 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 medication.
Avoid salt substitutes while on this medication unless you are told otherwise by your care team. You may need to be on a special diet. Ask your care team.
If you get black tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your care team 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 medication after the expiration date.
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