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Postmarketing Experience

Some patients may develop minor gastrointestinal complaints during Urocit®-K (potassium citrate extended-release tablets) therapy, such as abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, loose bowel movements or nausea. These symptoms are due to the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, and may be alleviated by taking the dose with meals or snacks, or by reducing the dosage. Patients may find intact matrices in their feces.

Potential Effects of Potassium citrate on Other Drugs

Potassium-sparing Diuretics

Concomitant administration of Urocit®-K (potassium citrate extended-release tablets) and a potassium-sparing diuretic (such as triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride) should be avoided since the simultaneous administration of these agents can produce severe hyperkalemia.

Potential Effects of Other Drugs on Potassium citrate

Drugs that slow gastrointestinal transit time

These agents (such as anticholinergics) can be expected to increase the gastrointestinal irritation produced by potassium salts.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/21/2010
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