Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide for Psoriatic Arthritis
ICD-10 L40
Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide is used in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, based on its FDA-labeled indications.
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How Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide is used
INDICATIONS PSORIZIDE ® ULTRA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema, atopic dermatitis, seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis. It has been found to work well with variety of combination therapies. Psoriasis also responds, but generally has a more favorable response to PSORIZIDE ® Forte (NDC 61480-255-05.)
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Absorption of nickel sulphate is variable among individuals. For maximum absorption, tablets should be taken orally at the beginning of the day (or any convenient time after having taken nothing but water for at least 7 hours). Take nothing but water for one hour after taking medication to aid absorption. Weight Starting Dose Max. Dose 50-100 lbs ½ tablet 1 tablet 100-150 lbs 1 tablet 2 tablets 150-200 lbs 2 tablets 4 tablets over 200 lbs 3 tablets 6 tablets In the setting of renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted and serum nickel and bromide levels should be followed. Steady state trough level should be drawn prior to ingesting the day's dose after one week of dosing or at appropriate intervals. Target trough serum nickel level is 20-40 mcg/L. (Warning: post dose peak levels are unreliable.) Treatment duration depends on the individual. Increase dose as needed on a monthly basis. Maintenance phase In order to maintain symptomatic relief, medication may be continued at the same or reduced initial phase dose level.
Warnings
WARNING Do not use if imprinted seal under bottle cap is missing or broken. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. If allergic to nickel or metal objects such as jewelry or if there is a history of blistering hand eczema, see PRECAUTIONS for hypersensitivity information. Lactose intolerant patients may have gastrointestinal difficulty. This has very rarely been reported at the doses used.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions There are no known drug interactions.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS PSORIZIDE ® ULTRA contains low doses of active ingredients. Therefore there are minimal known side effects. (see PRECAUTIONS for hypersensitivity information)
Is Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide used to treat Psoriatic Arthritis?
Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide is used in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
What ICD-10 codes apply to Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic Arthritis is coded in ICD-10-CM as L40.
Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Potassium Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Zinc Bromide is right for you.
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