Potassium Phosphate solution for injection

What is this medicine?

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (poe Tass i um FOS fate) is a phosphorus supplement used to prevent and to treat low phosphorus levels in the body.

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• breathing problems

• confusion

• fast, irregular heartbeat

• muscle twitching

• numbness or tingling in hands or feet

• seizures

• unusually weak or tired

• weakness, heaviness of legs

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• bone or joint pain

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• certain diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene

• eplerenone

• sevelamer

• sodium polystyrene sulfonate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• certain medicines for blood pressure or heart disease like lisinopril, losartan, quinapril, valsartan

• medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus

• NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

• other potassium or phosphorus supplements

• salt substitutes

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Addison's disease

• diabetes

• heart disease

• high levels of potassium or phosphorus in the blood

• kidney disease

• an unusual or allergic reaction to phosphorus salts, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.