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Medicines potassium bicarbonate + potassium chlorideQuestion & answer

potassium bicarbonate + potassium chloride · Medicine question

Why is it prescribed with a diuretic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Some diuretics increase urinary potassium loss. Replacement may be prescribed when this causes or is likely to cause low blood potassium.

Sources for this answer

Sando-Kemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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