Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout. Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer. It works by making the urine more alkaline. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antacids and Electrolytes. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements and urological agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Effercitrate and Cymaclear. Its PubChem CID is 13344.
Potassium citrate
| CAS No | 866-84-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H5K3O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 306 g/mol |
| Synonyms | tripotassium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate |
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Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout. Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer.
The listed CAS number is 866-84-2.
The listed molecular formula is C6H5K3O7.
The listed molecular weight is 306 g/mol.
tripotassium;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate.
The source lists Effercitrate and Cymaclear.