Furosemide and Potassium citrate interaction
Furosemide and Potassium citrate: the Potassium citrate prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Potassium citrate label · effective 2025-07-14
The following drug interactions may occur with potassium citrate: Potassium-sparing diuretics: concomitant administration should be avoided since the simultaneous administration of these agents can produce severe hyperkalemia (7.1)
Potential Effects of Potassium citrate on Other Drugs Potassium-sparing Diuretics: Concomitant administration of potassium citrate extended-release tablets and a potassium-sparing diuretic (such as triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride) should be avoided since the simultaneous administration of these agents can produce severe hyperkalemia.
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