POTASSIUM ACETATE

Drug Name: POTASSIUM ACETATE

POTASSIUM ACETATE DESCRIPTION:
POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS - INJECTION (poh-TASS-ee-um)

POTASSIUM ACETATE SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting the first few days as your body adjusts to the medicine. Inform your doctor if you develop breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, or tingling of the hands or feet while taking POTASSIUM ACETATE. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE POTASSIUM ACETATE:
POTASSIUM ACETATE: POTASSIUM ACETATE must be administered intravenously and diluted in a proper solution.

POTASSIUM ACETATE USES:
Potassium supplements are used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by diuretics (water pills), poor diet or illness. Symptoms of low potassium include fatigue, weakness, muscle twitching or cramps, dry mouth and excessive thirst.

POTASSIUM ACETATE PRECAUTIONS:
Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history especially if you have had kidney problems, heart disease, problems with digestion or if you have any allergies. POTASSIUM ACETATE should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Potassium supplements are not known to appear in breast. milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

POTASSIUM ACETATE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take other water pills, ACE inhibitors (Capoten-like drugs for blood pressure) or digoxin (Lanoxin for heart problems) as your dose may need to be adjusted or you may need to be monitored more closely. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

POTASSIUM ACETATE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

POTASSIUM ACETATE NOTES:
Salt substitutes contain potassium. Talk to your doctor about using a salt substitute. Foods high in potassium include: bananas, citrus fruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, prunes, avocados, apricots, beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, potatoes, yams, lentils, beans, fish, chicken, turkey, ham, beef, and milk.

MISSED POTASSIUM ACETATE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

POTASSIUM ACETATE STORAGE:
Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight. Large volume may need to be refrigerated. Check labeling.