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Brand Name :
Effer-K, K-Effervescent, K+Care ET, Effervescent Potassium, K-vescent
Synonyms :
potassium bicarbonate
Class :
Minerals and electrolytes
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
TabletÂ
10 mEqÂ
20 mEqÂ
25 mEqÂ
Take dose of 40 to 100 mEq orally one time in a day
Not determined Â
Refer to adult dosingÂ
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
tetracyclines efficacy may be reduced when calcimax is used in combination
tetracyclines efficacy may be reduced when calcimax is used in combination
tetracyclines efficacy may be reduced when calcimax is used in combination
tetracyclines efficacy may be reduced when calcimax is used in combination
tetracyclines efficacy may be reduced when calcimax is used in combination
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonist
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonist
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vitamins, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vitamins, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vitamins, resulting in an enhanced serum level
side effects of digitoxin can be increased when calcimax syrup is used in combiantion
may decrease the levels by unspecified interaction mechanism
may decrease the levels by unspecified interaction mechanism
may decrease the levels by unspecified interaction mechanism
may decrease the levels by unspecified interaction mechanism
Actions and SpectrumÂ
Potassium is a naturally occurring mineral that is required for the proper operation of your heart, muscles, and nerves.Â
Potassium bicarbonate is alkaline in nature and can be used to raise the pH of solutions.
Frequency not defined Â
NauseaÂ
VomitingÂ
DiarrheaÂ
Upset stomachÂ
Black Box WarningÂ
None
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown Â
Pregnancy Categories:        Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women. Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology Â
Potassium is an essential electrolyte involved in various physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and maintenance of normal heart rhythm. Â
PharmacodynamicsÂ
Potassium bicarbonate acts as a buffer in the blood, helping to maintain the acid-base balance (pH). Â
It can react with excess acid, converting it into carbon dioxide and water, and thus it prevents acidosis.Â
PharmacokineticsÂ
Absorption  Â
The absorption of potassium bicarbonate occurs in the gastrointestinal tract in the small intestine. Â
DistributionÂ
Potassium bicarbonate is distributed throughout the body.Â
MetabolismÂ
Potassium bicarbonate does not undergo significant metabolic conversion.Â
Elimination and excretionÂ
Potassium bicarbonate is excreted into kidneys.Â
AdministrationÂ
Potassium bicarbonate is administered orally, and it is available in tablet or powder form.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: potassium bicarbonateÂ
Why do we use potassium bicarbonate?Â
Potassium bicarbonate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.Â
It can be used to help regulate acid-base balance in the body.Â
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