Potassium Citrate: A Urinary Alkalizer
Potassium citrate is a medication used to treat urinary stones (kidney stones) and prevent their recurrence. It works by making the urine less acidic, which can help to dissolve certain types of kidney stones.
How it Works
- Alkalinizes Urine: Potassium citrate increases the pH of the urine, making it less acidic.
- Dissolves Stones: By alkalinizing the urine, potassium citrate can help to dissolve calcium oxalate stones, a common type of kidney stone.
- Prevents Stone Formation: Maintaining a less acidic urine environment can help to prevent the formation of new kidney stones.
Uses
- Treatment of Kidney Stones: Potassium citrate is used to treat existing calcium oxalate kidney stones.
- Prevention of Kidney Stones: It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones in individuals who have a history of stone formation.
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