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K-lyte/cl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Potassium (as chloride) 25mEq; effervescent tabs for soln; citrus and fruit-punch flavor.
See Also
How Supplied
K-Lyte/Cl tabs—30, 100, 250; K-Lyte/Cl 50 tabs—30, 100
Manufacturer
K-lyte/cl Indications
Indications
Hypokalemia, including that caused by diuretics. Digitalis intoxication without AV block.
K-lyte/cl Dosage and Administration
Adult
Prophylaxis: 25mEq daily. Treatment: 50–100mEq daily in divided doses. Both, dissolve each tab in 6–8oz of water and sip slowly over 5–10 minutes after meals.
Children
Not recommended.
K-lyte/cl Contraindications
Contraindications
Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis (potassium chloride products). Alkalosis (potassium bicarbonate products). Tablets: Esophageal compression due to enlarged left atrium. Decreased GI motility.
K-lyte/cl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
K-lyte/cl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if GI bleed, ulceration, or other disturbances occur. Renal or cardiac disease. Monitor potassium level, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
K-lyte/cl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
K-lyte/cl Interactions
Interactions
Hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Anticholinergics, other agents that decrease GI motility increase risk of serious GI reactions with tablets.
K-lyte/cl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hyperkalemia, GI discomfort and irritation, diarrhea, rash (rare). Tablets: Esophageal and GI ulceration, bleeding, obstruction, perforation.
K-lyte/cl Clinical Trials
See Literature
K-lyte/cl Note
Not Applicable
K-lyte/cl Patient Counseling
See Literature
