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"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate) for the management of nephropathic cystinosis in children and adults. Procysbi was granted orphan product designation because it is intended to treat a rare dis"...
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SIDE EFFECTS
One of the most severe adverse effects is hyperkalemia (see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and OVERDOSAGE).
The most common adverse reactions to oral potassium salts are nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain/discomfort, and diarrhea. These symptoms are due to irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and are best managed by diluting the preparation further, taking the dose with meals, or reducing the amount taken at one time.
Skin rash has been reported rarely.
Read the K-LOR (potassium chloride) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (see WARNINGS).
Last reviewed on RxList: 6/28/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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