Statkal Powder

Statkal Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.

Statkal Powder may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so.

Using of Statkal Powder may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood
Potassium is a very important electrolyte that is required for various vital functions in our body. However, high levels of potassium are effectively removed by our kidneys as this could otherwise lead to complications such as muscle cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, tiredness, chest pain and even death. Statkal Powder helps in normalizing these abnormal levels of potassium in our blood, particularly in people suffering from kidney disease or those who are on dialysis.

Take this medicine as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Kbal

• Vomiting
• Stomach irritation
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Statkal Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Statkal Powder with grapefruit juice.

Statkal Powder is an ion exchange resin. It works by removing extra potassium from your body and brings its levels back to normal. It is useful in patients who have kidney diseases and those on dialysis.

• Statkal Powder is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases.
• Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
• Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get constipation after taking it.
• Do not consume any food or drink that contains sorbitol while you are using this medication.
• You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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