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K-tab Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Potassium (as chloride) 10mEq; sust-rel tabs.
How Supplied
Tabs—100, 1000
Manufacturer
K-tab Indications
Indications
Hypokalemia, including that caused by diuretics. Digitalis intoxication without AV block.
K-tab Dosage and Administration
Adult
Do not chew or crush. Take with meals. Prophylaxis: 20mEq daily. Treatment: 40–100mEq daily in divided doses; max 20mEq/dose.
Children
Not recommended.
K-tab 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). Esophageal compression due to enlarged left atrium. Decreased GI motility.
K-tab Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
K-tab 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-tab Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
K-tab 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-tab Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hyperkalemia, GI discomfort and irritation, diarrhea, rash (rare). Esophageal and GI ulceration, bleeding, obstruction, perforation.
K-tab Clinical Trials
See Literature
K-tab Note
Not Applicable
K-tab Patient Counseling
See Literature
