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K-phos Original Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Potassium acid phosphate 500mg; equiv. to potassium 3.67mEq; scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Urinary acidifier.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
K-phos Original Indications
Indications
Urinary acidification.
K-phos Original Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 tabs dissolved in 6–8oz water 4 times a day with meals and at bedtime.
Children
Not recommended.
K-phos Original Contraindications
Contraindications
Renal or adrenal insufficiency. Severe hepatic disease. Infected phosphate stones. Hyperphosphatemia. Hyperkalemia (Original).
K-phos Original Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
K-phos Original Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Electrolyte restrictions. Cardiac disease. Hypertension. Edema. Monitor serum electrolytes and for GI obstruction. Discontinue if laxation persists after dosage reduction. Hypoparathyroidism. Osteomalacia. Pancreatitis. Dehydration. Toxemia of pregnancy. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
K-phos Original Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
K-phos Original Interactions
Interactions
Antagonized by antacids. Hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors, triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride, potassium supplements. Toxicity with digitalis. Hypernatremia with methyldopa, guanethidine, other antihypertensives, corticotropins, mineralocorticoids.
K-phos Original Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Small bowel lesions, laxation, headache, dizziness, hyperacidity, nausea, weakness, confusion, paresthesias, seizures, arrhythmias, shortness of breath, edema.
K-phos Original Clinical Trials
See Literature
K-phos Original Note
Not Applicable
K-phos Original Patient Counseling
See Literature
