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Potassium Citrate

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Definition: A powder that dissolves in water, which is administered orally, and is used as a diuretic, expectorant, systemic alkalizer, and electrolyte replenisher.     
Pharmacological Action Diuretics; Expectorants 		Other names Citrate, Potassium; Anhydrous, Potassium Citrate; Potassium Citrate AnhydrousDrugs* : UROCIT-K; POTASSIUM CITRATE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Young's cardioplegic solution  0   Magnesium Sulfate Neostigmine Potassium Citrate Cardioplegic Solutions. Jpn Heart J 1984;25(2):207

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