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K-LOR Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

K-LOR Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

  1. For the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. If hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia.
  2. For the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g., digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias./l...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

K-LOR Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • confusion, anxiety, feeling like you might pass out;
  • uneven heartbeat;
  • extreme thirst, increased urination;
  • leg discomfort;
  • muscle weakness or limp feeling;
  • numbness or tingly feeling in your hands or feet, or around your mouth;
  • severe s...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

K-LOR Consumer Information: Uses

Pegloticase is used to treat gout which has not responded to the usual treatments. It works by lowering high levels of uric acid in your body. Increased uric acid in your body can cause gout.

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using pegloticase and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication is given by injection into a vein (over at least 2 hours) by a healthcare professional. It is usually given every 2 weeks.

Use this medication regular...

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What is K-LOR Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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