Sodium wasting, acidosis and hyperkalemia induced by methicillin interstitial nephritis. Evidence for selective distal tubular dysfunction

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ORANGE FLAVORED

KayCiel”Elixir

Each

Each 15 ml (20 mEq of potassium chloride) contains:

Calories Sodium

Kay

Ciel”Powder

Solodose”

(20 mEq chloride)

17 0 mg

packet

of potassium contains:

Calories

0

Sodium

Omg

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Impaired

renal function, untreated Addison’s Disease, dehydration, heat cramps and hyperkalemia. WARNING: Do not use excessively. PRECAUTIONS: Administer with caution and adjust to the requirements of the individual patient. The patient should be checked frequently and periodic ECG and/or plasma potassium levels made. Use with caution in patients with cardiac disease. In hypokalemic states, attention should be directed toward the correction of the frequently associated hypochloremic alkalosis. Patients should be cautioned to adhere to dilution instructions. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Potassium intoxication indicated by listlessness, mental confusion, paresthesia of the extremities, weakness of the legs, flaccid paralysis, fall in blood pressure, cardiac depression, arrhythmias, arrest and heart block. Vomiting, nausea, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea may occur. OVERDOSAGE: In case of excessive use resulting in hyperkalemia or potassium intoxication, discontinue potassium chloride administration or take other steps to lower serum levels if indicated.

Cooper ComplianceTip Help assure that your older patients take medications properly by printing your instructions in large letters. You might 1also send a copy of the instructions to the patient’s spouse. Please forward your compliance tip to Cooper Laboratories, 300 Fairfield Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470, Att : W. E Cronin. fboratories,

Wayne, New Jersey 07470

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