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ammonium biphos-sodium biphos-sodium acid pyrophosphate-oral

GENERIC NAME: AMMONIUM BIPHOSPHATE/SODIUM BIPHOS/SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE-ORAL (uh-MOW-nee-um bye-FOSS-fate/SO-dee-um bye-FOSS-fate/SO-dee-um acid pie-row-FOSS-fate)

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to prevent formation of kidney stones.

HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth usually 3 times day. Follow each dose with a full glass of water. Take this as directed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed. This medication is most effective when used in combination with a special diet to acidify the urine. Consult your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea or acid stomach may occur. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome or if you develop diarrhea while taking this medication, notify your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, allergies. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: It is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.


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What is a kidney stone?

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine (hematuria) and often severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi.

The condition of having kidney stones is termed nephrolithiasis. Having stones at any location in the urinary tract is referred to as urolithiasis, and the term ureterolithiasis is used to refer to stones located in the ureters.

Who is at risk for kidney stones?

Anyone may develop a kidney stone, but people with certain diseases and conditions (see below) or those who are taking certain medications are more susceptible to their development. It is estimated that one out of every 10 people in the U.S. will develop stones in the urinary tract at some point in their lives. Most urinary stones develop in peopl...

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