Slow-K (Potassium Chloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

One of the most severe adverse effects is hyperkalemia (see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and OVERDOSAGE). There also have been reports of upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions including obstruction, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation (see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS).

      The most common adverse reactions to oral potassium salts are nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain/discomfort, and diarrhea. These symptoms are due to irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and are best managed by taking the dose with meals or reducing the amount at one time.

      Skin rash has been reported rarely.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO SLOW-K

Possible Slow-K side effects / adverse reactions in 89 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-09

Patient: 89 year old female weighing 49.0 kg (107.8 pounds)

Reactions: Surgery, Blood Potassium Decreased, Urinary Tract Infection, Pulmonary Oedema, Hypertension, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: 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

Possible Slow-K side effects / adverse reactions in 86 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-02-12

Patient: 86 year old female

Reactions: 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

Possible Slow-K side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-12

Patient: 70 year old female

Reactions: 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

Other drugs received by patient: Cylock; Trandolapril; Lasix; Aldactone; Warfarin Sodium; Mexiletine Hydrochloride; Magnesium Oxide; Verapamil; Domperidone