bis-a-KOE-dill 
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
F and E: hypokalemia (with chronic use).
GI: abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, rectal burning.
MS: muscle weakness (with chronic use).
Misc: protein-losing enteropathy, tetany (with chronic use).
Drug-Drug:
Drug-Food:
(Generic available)
Absorption: Variable absorption follows oral administration; rectal absorption is minimal; action is local in the colon.
Distribution: Small amounts of metabolites excreted in breast milk.
Metabolism/Excretion: Small amounts absorbed are metabolized by the liver.
Half-life: Unknown.
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