Calta Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

K citrate

Indications/Uses

Management of renal tubular acidosis w/ Ca stones, hypocitraturic Ca oxalate nephrolithiasis of any etiology, & uric acid lithiasis w/ or w/o Ca stones.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Severe hypocitraturia (urinary citrate <150 mg/day) 20 mEq tid or 15 mEq qid (60 mEq/day). Mild to moderate hypocitraturia (>150 mg/day) 10 mEq tid (30 mEq/day).

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ meals or w/in 30 min after meals/bedtime snack. Swallow whole, do not crush/chew/suck tab.

Contraindications

Hyperkalemia or conditions predisposing to hyperkalemia eg, chronic renal failure, uncontrolled DM, acute dehydration, strenuous physical exercise in unconditioned individuals, adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown, or the administration of K-sparing agent (eg, triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride). Patients suffering from delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture or those taking anticholinergic medication. PUD. Renal insufficiency (GFR <0.7 mL/kg/min).

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Special Precautions

May produce hyperkalemia & cardiac arrest in patients w/ impaired mechanisms for excreting K. Avoid in patients w/ chronic renal failure, or any other condition which impairs K excretion eg, severe myocardial damage or heart failure. Discontinue immediately if there is severe vomiting, abdominal pain or GI bleeding. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, loose bowel movements or nausea.

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Drug Interactions

Severe hyperkalemia w/ K-sparing diuretic (eg, triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System

ATC Classification

A12BA02 - potassium citrate ; Belongs to the class of potassium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Calta ER tab 1,080 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Calta

potassium citrate

Manufacturer:

Cooper Pharma

Distributor:

Cathay YSS