Cytra-K (Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid)

Alternate Name: Virtrate-K

Description: Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid is a mineral and electrolyte supplement prescribed to patients to treat or prevent hypokalemia. Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid is a generic drug. The average Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid price is about $44 for a supply of 473 milliliters, 334 mg-1100 mg/5 mL oral liquid. An easy way to reduce the Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Acid-Base Disorder Agent, Urinary Stone Agent, Urinary Alkalinizer, Potassium Supplement, Antigout

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1100-334 MG/5ML

Warnings: Irritability, muscle twitching, or muscle cramps. Severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a bladder obstruction, or if you cannot urinate properly. Your doctor will need to know if you have a history of high blood pressure, Toxemia of pregnancy, heart disease, or fluid retention (edema). Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Bloody vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.

Food Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are using medicine to lower your blood pressure. Some blood pressure medicines are captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Accupril®, Altace®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Mavik®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Zestoretic®, and Zestril®. Tell your doctor if you are using a diuretic ("water pill") such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene or Aldactone®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are using digoxin (Lanoxin®), antacids, or medicines that have potassium in it., Ask your doctor before you use potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium.