K-Tab Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Potassium supplement like K-Tab is used to treat hypokalemia (low levels of K-Tab in the body) and mild hypertension (high blood pressure). K-Tab is essential for the proper functioning of various vital organs such as the heart, kidney as well as muscles and nerves. Generally a well-balanced proper diet and exercise provide the necessary K-Tab to the body. However, extreme diet (anorexia or bulimia), diseases like colitis or other digestive disorders including diarrhea, kidney disease and the use of water-pills (diuretics) may deplete the body's supply of K-Tab, resulting in muscles weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and coma.
K-TAB SIDE EFFECTS
K-Tab side effects include diarrhea, gas, nausea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Rare K-Tab side effects may include hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, muscles weakness especially in the legs, rash, tingling and abnormal heart rhythms.
K-TAB SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING
If you experience any K-Tab side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
K-TAB OVERDOSE
Symptoms of K-Tab overdose may include low blood pressure, fatigue, blood in stools, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, confusion and heart attack.In case of K-Tab overdose, seek medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of K-Tab, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of K-Tab.
K-TAB AND PREGNANCY
K-Tab is considered safe for pregnant and nursing women.
K-TAB CAUTION
Exercise can increase the amount of K-Tab in the body. Make sure to consult your physician before starting any new exercise program while taking K-Tab.
Before using K-Tab, tell your physician about any condition that you may have including dehydration, heat cramps, diabetes, heart problems, liver or kidney disease, ulcers, or severe burns.
K-TAB INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining K-Tab with the following:
