side effects of potassium medication
ec0189ed6fbd16016d3d8bf72614242c
Potassium Serious side effects of potassium include uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness or limp feeling, severe stomach pain, and numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or mouth. Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking potassium suddenly, your condition may become worse.
3db36d3a3fb33c8e033a8a4ccf93327c
- Less serious side effects may include: 1  mild nausea or upset stomach; 2  mild or occasional diarrhea; 3  slight tingling in your hands or feet; or.  appearance of a potassium chloride tablet in your stool.
af7c75d573623936642aab4222b80055
Hypokalemia Severe hypokalemia, with serum potassium concentrations of 2.5–3 meq/l (Nl: 3.5–5.0 meq/l), may cause muscle weakness, myalgia, tremor, and muscle cramps (owing to disturbed function of skeletal muscle), and constipation (from disturbed function of smooth muscle). Blood pressure medications such as loop diuretics (e.g. furosemide) and thiazide diuretics (e.g. hydrochlorothiazide) commonly cause hypokalemia. 2  Other medications such as the antifungal, amphotericin B, or the cancer drug, cisplatin, can also cause long-term hypokalemia.
e1e0ff0b01f7fc93f805e5e9b72ed8c3
Losartan muscle Read More. Side effects of losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide tablets such as dizziness, myalgia, muscle pain, weakness and restlessness may be managed with dose adjustment. Cutting the pill may result in unequal doses for each medicine and may not be as effective.
71b3d29f2722f24d064bb7f478253c62
Potassium Chloride Extended Release Tablets Potassium Chloride Extended Release Tablets is an electrolyte replenisher used to treat low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). Potassium Chloride Extended Release is available in generic form. Common side effects of potassium chloride are: nausea, vomiting, gas, abdominal pain or discomfort, and ; diarrhea. Serious side effects of potassium chloride include: upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions including obstruction, bleeding, ulceration, and ; perforation. The recommended dosage of potassium chloride is 50 to 100mEq per day taken with meals and a full glass of water. Potassium-sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors can interact with potassium chloride.
9cc7c8a34cecb9da8bb928e5afd48d15
WARNING - LOW POTASSIUM IS DANGEROUS Hypokalemia is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the level of potassium in the blood drops too low. Possible causes of hypokalemia include: Antibiotics (penicillin, nafcillin, carbenicillin, gentamicin, amphotericin B, foscarnet) Diarrhea (including the use of too many laxatives, which can cause diarrhea)
ddea7607ff1f0dab68bb2107ffbfe42d
lisinopril - oral, Prinivil, Zestril Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), signs of infection (such as fever, chills, persistent sore throat), change in the amount of urine.
3f7d0c8a1c2fd2d9b755cebdc4a714d0
Potassium phosphate Side Effects For the Consumer. Applies to potassium phosphate: intravenous solution. As well as its needed effects, potassium phosphate may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking potassium phosphate, check with your doctor or nurse immediately: Incidence not known:
e62eefd1e434c1c0b0e4458b94974196
amlodipine/benazepril - oral, Lotrel Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).
61cb64ae3f5ab5aca6d0d413060d015b
potassium gluconate (Kaon) What are the possible side effects of bumetanide. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using bumetanide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: 1  feeling like you might pass out; 2  low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);
2c0281531707fd7ebc5800c210ecb8ed
Diuretics Diuretics can also affect blood potassium levels. You can develop too much potassium (hyperkalemia) if you take a potassium-sparing diuretic or too little potassium (hypokalemia) if you take a thiazide diuretic. Other possible side effects of diuretics include: Low sodium in your blood (hyponatremia) Dizziness.
8109dd25edbd51e3cafa546b913d63da
NCLEX - ADULT HEALTH PHARMACOLOGY - 739 Potassium chloride administered intravenously must always be diluted in IV fluid and infused Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or. less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection site. responses such as: redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
fe8c723106247f33e6e7535986c473eb
- Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: 1  feeling like you might pass out; 2  urinating less than usual or not at all; 3  drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting; or. 4  swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath.ell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), unusual change in the amount of urine.
d30c9bb8e183cc3419675a7e95afcb3c
- Applies to potassium chloride: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral capsule extended release, oral granule extended release, oral liquid, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. Metabolic side effects have been reported rarely and have usually resulted from hyperkalemia.
2277dfb9ceb47df39788b66fe51bdc61
Losartan Side Effects Commonly reported side effects of losartan include: weakness, chest pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia. Other side effects include: hypotension, hyperkalemia, and orthostatic hypotension. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. For the Consumer. In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by losartan.
1f75ae0ce8462eca629f3db249d47645
- The most serious potential side effects and risks caused by Invokana are myocardial infarction (heart attack), kidney damage and ketoacidosis. Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys stop functioning without the use of dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidneys help filter waste products from the blood.
c679de1c1bfe092a96f8451e7c992581
Diuretics Diuretics can also affect blood potassium levels. You can develop too much potassium (hyperkalemia) if you take a potassium-sparing diuretic or too little potassium (hypokalemia) if you take a thiazide diuretic. Other possible side effects of diuretics include: Low sodium in your blood (hyponatremia)
a58776cc8534de264c7618812817a40c
Potassium Intestinal ulceration has been reported after the use of enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets. Taking potassium with meals or taking a microencapsulated form of potassium may reduce gastrointestinal side effects. The most serious adverse reaction to potassium supplementation is hyperkalemia (see Toxicity). Individuals with abnormal kidney function and those on potassium-sparing medications (see Drug interactions) should be monitored closely to prevent hyperkalemia (5, 37) .
71d039c4cf7c38a3e66c73e0eb80636e
- 1 Dawkins asked as he waved a foot at the cat, who scurried back and repeated her greeting. 2  Horses stomped, dogs barked, and children scurried everywhere.  Dean made a move toward her, but she scurried out the door with a loud laugh, still naked, dragging her white dress behind her.
30a36661314d72b88f86a9a825201701
- Side effects: Losartan is a member of the angiotension receptor blocker (arb) class of anti-hypertensive agents. The side effects of this class of drugs are minor. The only serious one that can develop is a high potassium level. At your age, I would expect that you have no chronic kidney disease of any significance so I do not think that you will have this problem, at present.
528e311dc8eaa9276f097f4a82b1a1d1
Does Potassium interact with any other medications? taking potassium along with some medications for high blood pressure might cause too much potassium to be in the blood some medications for high blood pressure include losartan cozaar valsartan diovan irbesartan avapro candesartan atacand telmisartan micardis eprosartan teveten and others
4de2576953ff6c5a53048d8d8855fa0d
- Possible side effects of potassium chloride include diarrhea, vomiting, gas and nausea, according to WebMD. Some people may experience an upset stomach after taking potassium chloride. It is important to notify a physician if these side effects become persistent or worsen.
6d54350f77ef4bb4c8a76aef03d572fd
Potassium phosphate Side Effects Nervous system side effects have included headaches, dizziness, thirst, mental confusion, seizures, weakness or heaviness of the legs, muscle cramps, numbness, tingling, and perioral tingling. It is possible that some side effects of potassium phosphate may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here.
2c16583b531dc7df9052e54fe3b6a6d1
Description and Brand Names There is no evidence that potassium supplements are useful in the treatment of high blood pressure. Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea and vomiting. Injectable potassium is administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Some forms of oral potassium may be available in stores without a prescription.
ecdaf7198a6ce08f447180170b09bc68
Humulin 70/30, 100 units/mL - 10 mL Vial Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of low potassium level in the blood (such as muscle cramps, weakness, irregular heartbeat). This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
91f229f8cd65fd29fd468259aec029fe
What Are the Side Effects of High Potassium in the Blood? Although a high blood potassium level usually does not produce symptoms or side effects, it may cause nausea and slow, weak or irregular pulse, according to MedlinePlus. In severe cases, the heart may stop. Muscle fatigue, weakness and paralysis can also occur, notes Mayo Clinic.