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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Klor-Con  Klor-Con has 15 Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Klor-Con |
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| | Klor-Con is also known by the generic name Potassium Chloride
USES:
This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent or treat low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important so that your cells, nerves, heart, muscles, and kidneys work properly. Most people would get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. However, certain situations cause your body to lose potassium faster than you can replace it from your diet. These situations include treatment with certain "water pills" (diuretics), a poor diet, or certain medical conditions (such as severe diarrhea, especially with vomiting).
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Klor-Con has 10 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestine Blockage - Gastrointestinal Obstruction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Throat Pain - Sore Throat is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con Critical Seriousness - Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klor-Con |
Klor-Con has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klor-Con Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klor-Con Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klor-Con Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klor-Con Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klor-Con |
Klor-Con has 21 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Klor-Con.
Klor-Con Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Acute Dehydration is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Acute Epiglottitis - Inflammation of the Epiglottis is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Anuria - Absence of Urine Formation is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Azotemia is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Hyperchloremia - High Amount of Chloride in the Blood is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Hyperkalemic Familial Periodic Paralysis - Paralysis with Elevated Potassium Level During Attacks is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Oliguria - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Relative Contraindications
Complete Atrioventricular Block - Complete Heart Block is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Esophageal Compression - Compression of the Esophagus is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Gastroparesis - Stomach Muscle Paralysis and Decreased Function is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Myotonia Congenita - Autosomal Dominant Form - Myotonia Congenita is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Severe Burns - Severe Burn is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Severe Heart Block is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Klor-Con.
Severe and Chronic Diarrhea - Serious Loose Stools Lasting a Long Time is a contraindication of Klor-Con. |
Klor-Con has 35 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Epiklor 20 Meq Oral Packet
Epiklor 25 Meq Oral Packet
K-Tab 10 Meq
Klor-Con 10 10 Meq Tab
Klor-Con 20 Meq Oral Packet
Klor-Con 25 Meq Oral Packet
Klor-Con 8 8 Meq Tab
Klor-Con 8 Meq Tab
Klor-Con M10 10 Meq Tab
Klor-Con M15 15 Meq Tab
Klor-Con M20 20 Meq Tab
Micro-K 10 Meq Cap
Micro-K 8 Meq Cap
Potassium Chloride 10 % Oral Liquid
Potassium Chloride 10 Meq/100 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride 10 Meq/50 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride 2 Meq/Ml Iv
Potassium Chloride 2 Meq/Ml Iv Soln
Potassium Chloride 2 Meq/Ml Iv Syringe
Potassium Chloride 20 % Oral Liquid
Potassium Chloride 20 Meq Oral Packet
Potassium Chloride 20 Meq/100 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride 20 Meq/50 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride 25 Meq Oral Packet
Potassium Chloride 30 Meq/100 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride 40 Meq/100 Ml Iv Piggy Back
Potassium Chloride Crystals
Potassium Chloride Er 10 Meq Cap
Potassium Chloride Er 10 Meq Tab
Potassium Chloride Er 10 Meq Tab, Particles/Crystals
Potassium Chloride Er 15 Meq Tab, Particles/Crystals
Potassium Chloride Er 20 Meq Tab, Particles/Crystals
Potassium Chloride Er 8 Meq Cap
Potassium Chloride Er 8 Meq Tab
Potassium Chloride Granules
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Klor-Con - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose (too much potassium) may include: muscle cramps/weakness, severe dizziness, confusion, tingling hands/feet, slow/irregular heartbeat, unusually cold skin, heart attack.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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