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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Slow-K (Potassium). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (28)
Cases resulting in a serious event (28)
Cases resulting in death (4)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (3)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (12)
Cases resulting in disability (1)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (19)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Slow-K (Potassium). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-30
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease, Respiratory Failure, Lung Abscess
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Biofermin R
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Erythrocin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Ferromia
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Finibax
Finibax
Indication: Lung Abscess
Itraconazole
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Juzen-Taiho-TO
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Mucosta
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Norvasc
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Slow-K
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Sucralfate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zantac
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Cravit
Adverse event in male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-19
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Abscess
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Biofermin R
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Erythrocin Lactobionate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Ferromia
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Finibax
Finibax
Indication: Lung Abscess
Itraconazole
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Juzen-Taiho-TO
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Mucosta
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Norvasc
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Slow-K
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Sucralfate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zantac
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Levofloxacin
Adverse event in 84 year old receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Australia on 2007-10-05
Patient: 84 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Rash
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Adverse event in female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a pharmacist from Netherlands on 2007-07-09
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Impairment, Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Isosorbide Dinitrate; Quinsapril; Diclofenac; Nitrazepam
Adverse event in 89 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-05-25
Patient: 89 year old female, weighing 49.0 kg (107.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Urinary Tract Infection, Pseudomonas Infection, Arrhythmia, Surgery, Blood Potassium Decreased, Diarrhoea, Pulmonary Oedema, Hypertension, Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Diovan
Dosage: 80 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Slow-K
Dosage: unk, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Electrolyte Substitution Therapy
Trileptal
Dosage: 150 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Convulsion
Other drugs received by patient: Lamotrigine; Lasix; Motilium; Omeprazole; Ancoron; Anticoagulants
Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-05-25
Patient: 60 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Coronary Artery Bypass, Oedema Peripheral, Cardiac Operation, Mitral Valve Repair, Pyrexia, Fluid Retention
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mineral Supplementation
End date: 2007-04-21
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-05-11
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Intestinal Operation, Retching, Blood Potassium Decreased, Extrasystoles, Gastric Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Higroton
Dosage: 50 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arrhythmia
Potassium Chloride
Slow-K
Dosage: 2 df/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Potassium Decreased
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Simvacor
Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-05-11
Patient: 60 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Coronary Artery Bypass, Oedema Peripheral, Cardiac Operation, Mitral Valve Repair, Pyrexia, Fluid Retention
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mineral Supplementation
End date: 2007-04-21
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide
Adverse event in 44 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-04-30
Patient: 44 year old male, weighing 73.0 kg (160.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Thyroid Operation, Blood Potassium Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Potassium Chloride
Dosage: 2 tablets/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-04-14
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypokalaemia
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, qd
Start date: 2006-04-14
Other drugs received by patient: OS-CAL D; Synthroid
Adverse event in 81 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-04-09
Patient: 81 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Surgery, Blood Potassium Decreased, Therapy Responder, Rash, Emotional Disorder, Asthenia, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Inderal; Sertraline; Amiloride Hydrochloride
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-03-23
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Retching, Blood Potassium Decreased, Extrasystoles, Gastric Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Higroton
Dosage: 50 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arrhythmia
Potassium Chloride
Slow-K
Dosage: 2 df/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Potassium Decreased
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Simvacor
Adverse event in 48 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-03-23
Patient: 48 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Renal Impairment
Adverse event resulted in: death, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Allopurinol
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperuricaemia
Start date: 2006-09-05
End date: 2006-12-19
Baraclude
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis B
Start date: 2006-12-05
End date: 2007-01-08
Lasix
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Renal Disorder
Start date: 2006-09-05
End date: 2007-01-08
Micardis
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2006-09-05
End date: 2006-12-19
Prednisolone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Graft Versus Host Disease
Start date: 2006-02-03
End date: 2007-01-08
Slow-K
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypokalaemia
Start date: 2006-09-13
End date: 2006-12-19
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-03-20
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Retching, Extrasystoles, Treatment Noncompliance, Gastric Disorder, Incorrect Drug Administration Duration, Overdose, Blood Potassium Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Higroton
Dosage: 50 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Potassium Chloride
Slow-K
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Simvacor
Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Brazil on 2007-03-19
Patient: 76 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Dysphagia, Cerebral Ischaemia, Arrhythmia, Cerebral Haemorrhage, Blood Glucose Decreased, Biliary Colic, Respiratory Failure, Blood Potassium Decreased, Dehydration, Blood Glucose Fluctuation, Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Suspect drug(s):
Potassium Chloride
Indication: Electrolyte Substitution Therapy
Start date: 2007-02-05
Slow-K
Indication: Electrolyte Substitution Therapy
Start date: 2007-03-07
Tegretol
Dosage: 200 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2006-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin Human; Captopril; Macrodantina; Plavix; Indapamide; Digoxin; Omeprazole; Amplictil; Amitriptyline HCL
Adverse event in female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-03-13
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Operation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-03-12
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Retching, Blood Potassium Decreased, Gastric Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Higroton
Dosage: 50 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Potassium Chloride
Slow-K
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Simvacor
Adverse event in 70 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-27
Patient: 70 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Neutrophil Count Increased, Body Temperature Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Eosinophil Count Increased, Liver Disorder, Haematocrit Decreased, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Heart Rate Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, White Blood Cell Count Increased
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Cylock; Trandolapril; Lasix; Aldactone; Warfarin Sodium; Mexiletine Hydrochloride; Magnesium Oxide; Verapamil; Domperidone
Adverse event in 40 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-27
Patient: 40 year old male, weighing 112.0 kg (246.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Emotional Distress, Blood Potassium Decreased, Chest Pain, Tachycardia, Nervousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K
Dosage: 2400 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Potassium Decreased
Slow-K
Dosage: 1200 mmg/day
Administration route: Oral
Adverse event in 80 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-27
Patient: 80 year old female, weighing 98.0 kg (215.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Allergic Bronchitis, Pain, Bone Erosion, Walking AID User, Prosthesis Implantation, Oedema Peripheral, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K
Dosage: 1200 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Muscle Spasms
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc; Furosemide; Venalot; Cinelide; Deocil
Adverse event in 70 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-19
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 67.0 kg (147.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Furosemide
Adverse event in 92 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-19
Patient: 92 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Hypoaesthesia, Feeling Abnormal, Muscle Twitching
Suspect drug(s):
Capoten
Indication: Hypertension
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Potassium Decreased
Other drugs received by patient: Higroton; Aldomet
Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-19
Patient: 65 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Poor Quality Sleep, Blood Pressure Increased, Depression, Eye Disorder, Muscle Spasms, Nervousness
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Cymbalta
Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-16
Patient: 73 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Blood Pressure Increased, Angina Pectoris, Muscle Spasms
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-16
Patient: 65 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Poor Quality Sleep, Blood Pressure Increased, Depression, Eye Disorder, Muscle Spasms, Nervousness
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K (Potassium)
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Cymbalta
Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Slow-K (Potassium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-12
Patient: 86 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Upper Limb Fracture, Cerebrovascular Disorder, Asthenia, Fall
Suspect drug(s):
Slow-K
Indication: Blood Potassium Decreased
Start date: 2007-02-01
Slow-K
Dosage: 600 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Higroton
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