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Low-K 600mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Potassium Chloride
Manufacturer : RMPL PHARMA LLP
Origin of Medicine : India
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Introduction to Low-k 600mg Tablet
Low-K 600mg tablet contains an active ingredient called Potassium Chloride, which belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions. Electrolytes are a collection of chemicals and salts found in bodily fluids. It is used to treat and prevent low levels of potassium in the blood, known as hypokalemia. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Potassium Chloride or any of its ingredients. Do not use this medicine if you have kidney failure, severe or prolonged diarrhea, untreated Addison's syndrome, hypo-aldosteronism, narrowing in the food pipe, stomach, or gut (stricture), conditions like trauma, burns, muscle cramps, or metabolic complications after cancer treatment. Avoid consuming this medicine if you have metabolic acidosis, difficulty eliminating potassium from the body, high blood potassium level, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis.Â
Do not take this medicine if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride), or having difficulty in tolerating or digesting sugars. This tablet contains sucrose, a type of sugar. If any of these conditions apply to you, avoid taking this medicine. It is essential to consult your doctor for suitable alternatives. Before starting the treatment with Low-K 600mg tablet, notify your doctor if you have had any surgery in or near your stomach or gut, such as colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. Additionally, disclose any kidney, liver, or heart problems, as well as any history of stomach ulcers.
Before starting consuming Low-K 600mg tablet, notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding. It's also essential to inform your doctor if you have any digestive system issues like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, bowel obstruction, cancer of the bowel, reflux, diverticular disease, ulcers, or hemorrhoids. Your doctor will consider these factors to determine if the medicine is safe and appropriate for you.
Uses of Low-k 600mg Tablet
- Treat and prevent low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia).
Therapeutic Effects of Low-k 600mg Tablet
Low-K 600mg tablet increases potassium levels in the blood to treat or prevent low potassium levels (hypokalemia). It helps maintain proper bodily functions, nerve signals, and muscles, including the heart.
Interaction of Low-k 600mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications, such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride may interact with Low-K 600mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.Â
More Information about Low-k 600mg Tablet
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
- Store below 30°C.
- Always check the expiry date before consuming it.
How to consume Low-k 600mg Tablet
Take the Low-K 600mg tablet as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Low-k 600mg Tablet
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Pregnancy
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Do not use Low-K 600mg tablet during pregnancy unless your doctor advises to use it. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.Â
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Breast Feeding
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Lungs
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It is unknown whether Low-K 600mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
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Liver
  Low-K 600mg tablet should be used cautiously in liver patients. Before starting the treatment, inform your physician about pre-existing liver conditions.Â
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Low-K 600mg tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
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Driving
  There is no evidence that Low-K 600mg tablet Acetate impairs your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.Â
Side Effects of Low-k 600mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Itchy skin rash
- Black or blood-stained diarrhea
- Upset stomach, severe nausea, vomiting
- Severe stomach pain or gas
- Risk of ulceration, obstruction, or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
- Heart or kidney problems worsening due to increased potassium levels
Word of Advice
Regular tests are conducted if you have heart or kidney issues or are on long-term treatment with Low-K 600mg tablet. These tests monitor blood potassium levels, other substances, and heart function for safety and efficacy. Patients with kidney conditions should consume this medicine cautiously. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects to avoid the risk of certain conditions. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Do not double-dose the medicine to make up for a forgotten dose. Contact your doctor for more information.Â
FAQs
Q 1. What is Low-K 600mg tablet used for?
Low-K 600mg tablet is used to treat and prevent low levels of potassium in the blood, known as hypokalemia.
Q 2. Can Low-K 600mg tablet tablets be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women?
No, Low-K 600mg tablet should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women unless recommended by a doctor.
Q 3. Can I use Low-K 600mg tablet with other medications?
Before starting the treatment, it is essential to consult your doctor, as they can interact with various other medications. Certain medications, such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride may interact with Low-K 600mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects. Getting suggestions from your doctor will help to ensure the safe and appropriate use of Low-K 600mg tablet with your current medication regimen.
Q 4. What are the side effects of Low-K 600mg tablet?
The most common side effects of Low-K 600mg tablet are tingling or odd sensations, muscle weakness or loss of movement, irregular heartbeats or heart attack, high potassium levels in the blood, low blood pressure causing dizziness, pain at the injection site, and inflammation of the injected vein. If you experience any side effects that are bothersome or do not go away, talk to your doctor.
Q 5. Why regular test is needed while taking Low-K 600mg tablet?
Regular tests are conducted for individuals with heart or kidney issues or those on long-term Low-K 600mg tablet treatment to monitor blood potassium levels, other substances, and heart function.
Fact Box of Low-k 600mg Tablet
| Molecule Name: Potassium Chloride | Therapeutic class: Potassium Deficiency   |
| Pharmacological class: Electrolyte replacement solutions. | Indications: Treat and prevent low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). |
References
- Essential Pharma (M) Limited; Electronic medicines compendium (emc); [Revised on March 2020] [ Accessed on 29th July 2023], https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/dcde5c7d-36b4-4742-a4d1-dc46047af543.pdf
- Drugs.com; [Revised on 21st June 2023] [ Accessed on 29th July 2023], https://www.drugs.com/potassium_chloride.html
- Satyanarayana U, Chakrapani U, Biochemistry, Mineral metabolism, 4th edition, 2013, 404.
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