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Risk Factors:

Pregnancy: Controlled studies shown no risk. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Severe renal impairment. Serum plasma concentration >5 mmol/litre. Acute dehydration conditions predisposing to hyperkalaemia gastric obstruction or ulceration (solid preparation) extensive tissue damage meTabletolic acidosis.

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Indications:

Potassium depletion especially during diuretic therapy.

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Adverse Effects:

Rarely GI upset. Oesophageal or small bowel obstruction ulceration (discontinue).

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Don’t Use:

Precautions: Elderly. Mild moderate renal impairment cardiac disease; monitor serum electrolytes history of peptic ulcer pregnancy lactation.
Indications