Potassium Acetate
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Potassium Acetate
SIDE EFFECTS
Adverse reactions involve the possibility of potassium intoxication.The signs and symptoms of potassium intoxication include paresthesias of the extremities, flaccid paralysis, listlessness,mental confusion, weakness and heaviness of the legs,hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, electrocardiographic abnormalities such as disappearance of P waves, spreading and slurring of the QRS complex with development of a biphasic curve and cardiac arrest. See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.
Drug Abuse And Dependence
None known.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/10/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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