What is Potassium Acetate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You will need to mix this medicine with another solution before using it.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Do not use this medicine if the liquid looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is leaking from the bag or container. If your medicine comes in a single-dose vial, throw away any medicine that is left over after you have removed your dose from the vial. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and using this medicine.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You will need to mix this medicine with another solution before using it.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Do not use this medicine if the liquid looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is leaking from the bag or container. If your medicine comes in a single-dose vial, throw away any medicine that is left over after you have removed your dose from the vial. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and using this medicine.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Follow any special instructions about how to throw away empty medicine bottles, tubes, or bags.

Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine is ordered by a doctor to provide potassium that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your potassium needs may be different than normal.

Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of breathing problems, diabetes, a narrowed or blocked urinary tract, or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or if you are on a low-salt diet. Make sure your doctor knows about any other health problems you have.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, possibly even life-threatening. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.

Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain.

Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is given.

Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, possibly even life-threatening. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (such as GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, or Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using corticotropin or other steroids such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a heart medicine called digoxin (Lanoxin®, Digitek®). There are other medicines that may interact with potassium. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.