K-DUR

Drug Name: K-DUR

K-DUR DESCRIPTION:
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE TABLETS EXTENDED RELEASE - ORAL (poh-TASS-ee-um KLOR-ide)

COMMON K-DUR BRAND NAME(S):
K-Dur

K-DUR SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, stomach upset, vomiting or diarrhea may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to this. If these symptoms continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: breathing trouble, chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, dark or tarry stools, confusion, tingling of the hands or feet, stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE K-DUR:
K-DUR: Take this by mouth as directed. You may swallow the tablets whole or, if you have trouble swallowing tablets, dissolve them in a glass of cool water. It may take a few minutes to dissolve. After the tablet has dissolved, stir for a minute, swirl the glass and drink. Rinse the glass with more water and drink it to assure all the medication is taken. Take K-DUR with meals to prevent stomach upset. Do not take on an empty stomach. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking K-DUR.

K-DUR USES:
Potassium supplements are used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by diuretics (water pills), illnesses or poor diet. Also used for certain cases of high blood pressure.

K-DUR PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, a history of ulcers, allergies. Symptoms of low potassium include fatigue, weakness, muscle twitching or cramps, dry mouth and excessive thirst. Symptoms of high potassium levels include irregular heartbeat or muscle weakness. K-DUR should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if K-DUR is excreted into breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

K-DUR DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, especially of: diuretics (water pills), blood pressure medication (especially ACE inhibitors), digoxin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

K-DUR OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat, blood in stools, and muscle weakness.

K-DUR NOTES:
Salt substitutes contain potassium instead of sodium. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a salt substitute. Good sources of potassium-containing foods include bananas, citrus fruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, prunes, avocados, apricots, beans, lentils, fish, chicken, turkey, ham, beef and milk.

MISSED K-DUR DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

K-DUR STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom.