Potassium citrate citric acid Polycitra

Potassium citrate/citric acid Polycitra-K (Willen) 2 mEq K/mL equivalent to 2 mEq Solution (1,100 mg K alrate 334 mg citric acid/5 mL) See above... 

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Solutions that contain sodium citrate/citric acid (Shohl s solution and Bicitra) provide 1 mEq/L (1 mmol/L) each of sodium and bicarbonate. Polycitra is a sodium/potassium citrate solution that provides 2 mEq/L (2 mmol/L) of bicarbonate, but contains 1 mEq/L (1 mmol/L) each of sodium and potassium, which can promote hyperkalemia in patients with severe CKD. The citrate portion of these preparations is metabolized in the liver to bicarbonate, while the citric acid portion is metabolized to C02 and water, increasing tolerability compared to sodium bicarbonate. Sodium retention is also decreased with these preparations. However, these products are liquid preparations, which may not be palatable to some patients. Citrate can also promote aluminum toxicity by augmenting aluminum absorption in the GI tract. 

In patients with Stage 3 or higher CKD, the use of aUcalinizing salts, such as sodium bicarbonate or citrate/citric acid preparations, is useful to replenish depleted body bicarbonate stores. Sodium bicarbonate tablets are manufactured in 325- and 650-mg strengths (a 650-mg tablet contains 7.7 mEq sodium and 7.7 mEq bicarbonate). Shohl s solution and Bicitra contain 1 mEq/mL of sodium and the equivalent of 1 mEq/mL of bicarbonate as sodium citrate/citric acid. Citrate is metabolized in the liver to bicarbonate, and citric acid is metabolized to CO2 and water. Polycitra, which contains potassium citrate, (1 mEq/mL of sodium, 1 mEq/mL of potassium, and 2 mEq/mL of bicarbonate) should not be used in patients with severe CKD since hyperkalemia may result. 

Polycitra syrup 550 mg potassium citrate, 500 mg sodium citrate, 334 mg citric acid/5 mL (1 mEq K,... 

CCRIS 6566 Citric acid, tripotassium salt EINECS 212-765-5 HSDB 1248 Kajos Kalixsir Litocit Polycitra K Porekal Potassium citrate Potassium citrate anhydrous Potassium tribasic citrate Seltz-K Tripotassium citrate Urocit K. Food additive antacid, antiurolithic. Used in veterinary medicine as a diuretic. White solid soluble in H2O (150 g/100 ml), less soluble in alcohols, insoluble in organic solvents. Lancaster Synthesis Co. Mallinckrodt Inc. Pfizer Inc. 

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