Sod Citrate-Citric Acid (Cytra-2)

Alternate Name: Virtrate-K

Description: Cytra-2 is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems. There is currently no generic version of Cytra-2 available in the United States. On average, a supply of 473 ml, 1100 mg/334 mg/5 ml of Cytra-2 oral solution cost about $53. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

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: 500-334 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.