Potrate 10mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Potassium Citrate 10 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
POTRATE 10MG TABLET contains Potassium citrate which belongs to the group of medicines known as Urinary alkalinizers. It is used in management of renal tubular acidosis (accumulation of acids due to decreased kidney functions) with calcium stones, uric acid lithiasis (uric acid stone formation) with or without calcium stones, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (calcium oxalate stones) of any cause. POTRATE 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with chronic kidney disease, heart disease such as heart failure or severe myocardial damage, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, adrenal insufficiency, delayed gastric emptying, extensive tissue breakdown, oesophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or narrowing, peptic ulcer disease, active urinary tract infection. Consult your doctor before taking it. POTRATE 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart block. Consult your doctor before taking it. POTRATE 10MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless con
Uses
OF POTRATE 10MG TABLETUsed to manage: Renal tubular acidosis (accumulation of acids due to decreased kidney functions) with calcium stones Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (calcium oxalate stones) of any cause Uric acid lithiasis (uric acid stone formation) with or without calcium stones
How It Works
POTRATE 10MG TABLET works by increasing urinary PH (alkaline) and raises urinary citrate by stopping its clearance. It also increases the urinary potassium and also reduces urinary calcium levels in some patients. Thus the changes induced by POTRATE 10MG TABLET produces urine that is less prone to formation of stones (calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and uric acid). POTRATE 10MG TABLET also decreases calcium ion concentration by forming complex and the rise in urinary pH also increases the ionization of uric acid to the more soluble urate ion.
Directions for Use
Take POTRATE 10MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the medicine while consuming it with water. Your doctor will decide the correct dosage and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
POTRATE 10MG TABLETRAREStop taking POTRATE 10MG TABLET and immediately contact your doctor if experience any of following side effects: symptoms of bowel perforation and obstruction are severe vomiting, abdominal pain or gastrointestinal bleeding
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYIt is not known whether POTRATE 10MG TABLET cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Hence it should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGPOTRATE 10MG TABLET should be used in breast feeding women only if necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYPOTRATE 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take POTRATE 10MG TABLET if you are allergic to Potassium citrate or to any ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEPOTRATE 10MG TABLET should be avoided in patients with heart disease such as heart failure or severe myocardial damage and should be used with caution in patients with heart block. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSPOTRATE 10MG TABLET is not indicated for use if you have: hyperkalaemia (increased potassium levels) uncontrolled diabetes mellitus acute dehydration strenuous physical exercise in unconditioned individuals adrenal insufficiency extensive tissue breakdown delayed gastric emptying oesophageal compression intestinal obstruction or narrowing peptic ulcer disease active urinary tract infection Before taking POTRATE 10MG TABLET, you must inform your doctor if you have: gastrointestinal failure Use in pediatrics: The safety and effectiveness of POTRATE 10MG TABLET for use in children have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug- Drug interaction Before taking POTRATE 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: aliskiren, potassium sparing diuretics (medicine used in the management of increased blood pressure, oedema, kidney disorders) such as spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride medicines used for high blood pressure (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril and angiotensin receptor blockers like losartan) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used to manage pain such as indomethacin) digoxin (medicine used for heart failure) heparin (medicine used to manage blood from clotting) beta blockers (medicines used to decrease blood pressure) such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol medicines that decrease gastrointestinal emptying time ex. anticholinergics such as dicyclomine (used for irritable bowel syndrome) B. Drug- food interactions: Avoid taking foods with high level of potassium such as almonds, apricots, bananas, beans, cantaloupe, carrot juice, figs, grapefruit, halibut, milk, oat bran, potato (with skin), tuna, salmon, spinach when consuming POTRATE 10MG TABLET. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of POTRATE 10MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, muscle paralysis, paraesthesia, lack of reflexes, fits, respiratory paralysis, ECG changes, hypotension and shock, bundle-branch block, ventricular arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, cardiovascular collapse or cardiac arrest. SYNOPSIS Drug : Potassium citrate Pharmacological Category : Urinary alkalinizer Therapeutic Indication : Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) with Calcium Stones, Hypocitraturic Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis of any Cause, Uric Acid Lithiasis with or without Calcium Stones Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep POTRATE 10MG TABLET out of reach of children Store POTRATE 10MG TABLET below 25°C
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Last Updated
28 Sep 2022