Urocit-K
Warnings
What may interact with Urocit-K?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-ammonium chloride
-antacids
-eplerenone
-histamine blockers for cold or allergy
-medicines for bladder spasm like oxybutynin and tolterodine
-medicines for movement abnormalities or Parkinson''s disease
-potassium supplements
-potassium-sparing diuretics
-sodium polystyrene sulfonate
-some medicines for the stomach like chlordiazepoxide and dicyclomine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, or similar drugs
-aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
-digoxin
-lithium
-methenamine
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-quinidine
-quinolone antibiotics
-some medicines for high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney protection
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Urocit-K?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-dehydration
-diabetes
-heart damage, failure
-kidney disease
-stomach ulcers or other problems
-swallowing problems
-urinary tract infection
-an unusual or allergic reaction to potassium citrate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Urocit-K?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing this medicine, or if it seems to stick in your throat. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluid you need to drink a day. You must not get dehydrated.
You may see the shell of extended-release tablet in the stool. This is normal. The medicine from the tablet has been released.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container closed tightly. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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