Is there a serum potassium level for when you would recommend discontinuing potassium citrate in a patient with recurrent nephrolithiasis, hypocitraturia, and hyperkalemia?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
I take hyperkalemia seriously, as cardiac effects do not correlate closely with serum levels. If evaluation does not reveal a correctable cause, I would decrease potassium citrate dosage to keep serum potassium below 5.0.
Stephen B. Erickson, MD
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at Valley Nephrology Associates Also check plasma K and K retaining meds.
at Medical College of Wisconsin Citrate supplementation can also be given using ot...
Also check plasma K and K retaining meds.
Citrate supplementation can also be given using ot...