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Effer-k Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Potassium (as bicarbonate and citrate) 10mEq, 20mEq, 25mEq; effervescent tabs for soln; unflavored, cherry vanilla, orange cream, lemon citrus, cherry berry flavors.
Pharmacological Class
Electrolytes.
How Supplied
Tabs 10mEq, 20mEq—30; 25mEq—30, 100 (orange-flavored)
Manufacturer
Effer-k Indications
Indications
Hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis. Digitalis intoxication. Hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. Prevention of potassium depletion when dietary intake is inadequate.
Effer-k Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with food or immediately after a meal; sip slowly over 5–10 mins. 1 tab 1–4 times daily, based on patient requirement. Dissolve each 10mEq tab in 2–3oz of cold water or juice (if unflavored); dissolve each 20mEq tab in 3–4oz of cold water or juice (if unflavored); dissolve each 25mEq tab in 4oz of cold water or 12–16oz of cold juice (if unflavored).
Children
Not established.
Effer-k Contraindications
Contraindications
Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Metabolic acidosis. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Esophageal compression. Delayed gastric emptying. Intestinal obstruction/stricture. Peptic ulcer. Concomitant potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene).
Effer-k Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Effer-k Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if GI bleed, ulceration, or other disturbances occur. Acidosis. Renal or cardiac disease. Monitor serum potassium and magnesium levels, renal function, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Effer-k Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Effer-k Interactions
Interactions
Hyperkalemia with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, beta-adrenergic blockers, heparin, low-salt foods, potassium-containing drugs, digitalis glycosides, others.
Effer-k Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hyperkalemia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea.
Effer-k Clinical Trials
See Literature
Effer-k Note
Not Applicable
Effer-k Patient Counseling
See Literature
