Cena K Side Effects – Causes and Effects

By
Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Minerals and Electrolytes

Drug Name: Cena K

General Usage:  To Treat Hypokalemia

Brief Info about Cena K:

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Generic name of this drug is Potassium Chloride. It is available under various brand names like Rum K, Klor Con M20, Klor Con, Kal Potassium 99, Klor Con M10, Kay Ciel, KCl 20 etc.

Potassium is a mineral that is present in many foods & is necessary for many functions of our body, particularly the beating of heart.

Cena K is used to cure or prevent Hypokalemia (low concentration of potassium in blood). Potassium levels can be low as a result of disease, after a prolonged illness with vomiting or diarrhea or from consuming some specific medicines.

Cena KSide Effects Explained Better:

In many cases, the adverse effects of a medicine will last for a little more than a couple of days. Once our body gets adjusted to the new medicines the side effects disappear. But when it comes to allergic reactions the medication should be avoided immediately. A doctor prescribes a drug on the basis of our age, sex, height, weight etc. So, never use a drug that is being prescribed to another person because it will cause more side effects.

Note: You should not use this medicine if you have high levels of potassium in blood, Addison’s disease, kidney failure or when you are consuming spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene etc.

Frequent Cena K Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

If any of these effects continue for a long time, you should tell your pharmacist or doctor on time to escape from dangerous effects.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • Slight tingling sensation in your feet or hands
  • Occasional or mild diarrhea
  • Upset stomach or mild nausea
  • Appearance of a potassium chloride tablet in stool

Infrequent Cena K Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

These side effects are like a nightmare for people who are taking this drug. Thank God, these below listed awful effects are barely noticed. If they become noticeable, you should run to your doctor right away.

  • Symptoms of allergic reactions-
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Swelling of face, mouth, lips, face, throat or tongue
    • Itching
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Tightness in the chest
  • Erratic heartbeat
  • Coughing up blood or vomit that seems like coffee grounds
  • Anxiety, confusion, feeling like you might pass out
  • Bloody, tarry or black stools
  • Increased urination, extreme thirst
  • Leg discomfort
  • Numbness or tingly sensation in your feet or hands or around your mouth
  • Ongoing vomiting or diarrhea
  • Limp feeling or muscle weakness
  • Severe stomach pain

Cena K Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

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Overdose symptoms are as follows-

  • Confusion
  • Heavy feeling in your legs or arms
  • Feeling like you might pass out
  • Slow or uneven heartbeat
  • Shallow or weak breathing
  • Convulsions (seizure)

You should contact local PCC (Poison Control Center) or run to any hospital close to home before the condition turns nasty.

Cena K Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

Before you start using Cena K, tell your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines –

  • Digoxin (digitalis)
  • Eplerenone (Inspra)
  • Quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex)
  • A bronchodilator such as-
    • Tiotropium (Spiriva)
    • Ipratropium (Atrovent)
  • An ACE inhibitor such as-
    • Captopril (Capoten)
    • Benazepril (Lotensin)
    • Enalapril (Vasotec)
  • Any type of diuretic or water pill such as-
  • Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
  • Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
  • Bumetanide (Bumex)
  • Torsemide (Demadex)

You should inform your doctor, f you use vitamins, tobacco, alcohol, herbal products and some drugs prescribed by other doctor to be on the safer side.

Cena K Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

There is an extensive list of medicines that are consumed whole life. Our brain becomes completely reliant on it. Problems begin when the amount of this drug is altered. Brain is confused by the signal being sent to it and this confusion shows signs of withdrawal. So, use the drug as directed by your physician or mentioned on the label.