Comparing Potassium Bicarbonate vs Potassium Gluconate
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| Potassium bicarbonate | Potassium gluconate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypokalemia, Prevention of Hypokalemia. Potassium bicarbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypokalemia, Prevention of Hypokalemia. Potassium gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hypokalemia
Prevention of Hypokalemia
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Effer-K, Effervescent Potassium, K-vescent, Klor-Con/EF, Quick-K |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with Potassium bicarbonate:
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A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Potassium gluconate:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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