Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate Compound

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate Compound is available by prescription only.

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate Compound is used to treat...

• Diabetes insipidus

• Hypertension

• bladder and kidney stones

• chronic kidney disease

• Hydrochlorothiazide can also act as...

• A calcium oxalate urolith preventative

• A diuretic for heart failure

• Potassium Citrate is used to...

• prevent the formation of a type of urinary bladder and kidney stones

• increase blood potassium levels in pets with chronic kidney disease

• decrease build-up of acids in the urine and blood

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate compound is available in...

• An oral suspension (includes x 1 complimentary oral syringe)

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate Compound should not be used in dogs with known hypersensitivity or allergy to hydrochlorothiazide or potassium citrate.

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate Compound should be used with extreme caution if your pet also suffers from...

• Abnormalities in electrolyte or water balance

• Diabetes mellitus

• Hepatic function issues

• Hyperuricemia

• Lupus

• Renal disease

• Hyperkalemia

• Addison's disease

• Acute dehydration

• Severe kidney disease

• Uncontrolled diabetes

• Hydrochlorothiazide/ Potassium Citrate can interact with other medications, including...

• Corticosteroids

• Digoxin

• Insulin

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• Vitamin D

• Periodic blood tests are required while taking this medication.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light and moisture.

• Shake oral suspensions well before use.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Always follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Shake oral suspensions well before use.

• While giving hydrochlorothiazide/ potassium citrate compound, allow your pet constant access to water.

• Giving hydrochlorothiazide/ potassium citrate compound with food may decrease the risk of stomach upset.

• Your pet may urinate more often while taking this medication.

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Serious side effects can occur while taking hydrochlorothiazide/ potassium citrate compound. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any of the following, as they could be signs of a serious side effect:

• Excessive thirst

• Fainting

• Head tilt

• Lack of urination

• Muscle weakness

• High Blood Potassium

• Collapse

• Low Energy Level

• Overdoses of hydrochlorothiazide/ potassium citrate compound can occur. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has taken too much hydrochlorothiazide. Signs of an overdose include...

• GI distress

• Coma

• Seizures