Noston Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

K citrate

Indications/Uses

Renal tubular acidosis w/ Ca stones, hypocitraturic Ca oxalate nephrolithiasis of any etiology & uric acid lithiasis w/ or w/o Ca stones.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Severe hypocitraturia (urinary citrate <150 mg/day) Initially 60 mEq/day (20 mEq tid or 15 mEq qid). Mild to moderate hypocitraturia (urinary citrate >150 mg/day) Initially 30 mEq/day (10 mEq tid).

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ meals or w/in 30 min after meals/bedtime snack.

Contraindications

Hyperkalemia or predisposition to hyperkalemia including chronic renal failure, uncontrolled DM, acute dehydration, strenuous physical exercise, adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown or K-sparing agent. Arrest or delayed GIT passage eg, delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture or concomitant anticholinergic therapy. PUD, active UTI, renal insufficiency (GFR <0.7 mL/kg/min).

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Special Precautions

Monitor serum electrolytes, creatinine & CBC every 4 mth. Discontinue use if hyperkalemia, significant rise in serum creatinine or significant fall in blood hematocrit or Hb occur. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Minor GI complaints eg, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, loose bowel movements or nausea.

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Drug Interactions

Sever hyperkalemia w/ K-sparing diuretic eg, triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride. Increased GI irritation w/ drugs slowing GI transit time eg, anticholinergics.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System

ATC Classification

A12BA02 - potassium citrate ; Belongs to the class of potassium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Noston ER tab 10 mEq (1.08 g)

Packing/Price

15's;30's

Noston

potassium citrate

Manufacturer:

Eskayef Bangladesh

Distributor:

ECE Pharma

Marketer:

AAA Pharma