PreProtein Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Kramer Novis
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking PreProtein against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
PreProtein is a dietary supplement by Kramer Novis with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 220 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium, Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of PreProtein by Kramer Novis
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
PreProtein contains 3 active ingredients: sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. Sodium is an electrolyte your body needs for nerve and muscle function, though excess amounts are linked to blood pressure concerns.
Potassium is another essential mineral that supports heart rhythm and muscle contraction. Phosphorus works alongside calcium and other minerals in bone health and cellular energy.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — bovine collagen hydrolysate, dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, and pharmaceutical glaze — which are used as binders and fillers to form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Sodium is likely effective for cystic fibrosis and possibly effective for amphotericin B nephrotoxicity (kidney damage caused by that antifungal drug). The evidence for sodium in bipolar disorder and congestive heart failure is insufficient to establish whether it works.
For potassium and phosphorus, effectiveness ratings are not established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sodium is well tolerated at normal dietary amounts but can pose serious risks if taken in excess — including worsened heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney problems. High sodium intake is also linked to gastric cancer risk in population studies.
Potassium taken orally is generally well tolerated, but high levels can cause heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, and mental confusion. Common mild side effects of potassium include stomach pain, belching, diarrhea, and nausea.
Sodium is rated likely safe in pregnancy and possibly unsafe in lactation; potassium is rated likely safe for both pregnancy and lactation. Dietary amounts of both minerals are appropriate; supplements should be used only under medical guidance, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking PreProtein, double-check these medication types with your pharmacist: blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives), blood pressure and heart medications that preserve potassium (potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers), corticosteroids, lithium, HIV medications like didanosine, sodium phosphate bowel-prep solutions, and tolvaptan. All interactions are rated Moderate severity.
Your pharmacist can tell you whether this product is safe alongside your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
PreProtein is a three-ingredient mineral supplement with a significant interaction profile — especially if you take blood pressure medications, heart drugs, or lithium. If you're on any prescription medication, check your exact drugs on this page before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether supplemental sodium and potassium are right for you, particularly if you have kidney disease, heart disease, or take medications that affect electrolyte levels.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about PreProtein, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Kramer Novis |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 352083540905 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 322056 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for PreProtein by Kramer Novis, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 281.5 mg | 23% |
| Total Sugars | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Protein | 6 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Bovine Collagen, Hydrolysate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze
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General Statements
KramerNovis Since 1976
KramerNovis Pharmaceuticals within reach of patients
Typical Amino Acid Profile (g/100g of protein) Alanine 8.1 Arginine 6.8 Aspartic Acid 5.7 Cysteine 0.1 Glutamic Acid 10.5 Glycine 19.2 Histidine 1.0 Hydroxyproline 8.1 Isoleucine 1.6 Leucine 3.6 Lysine 3.6 Methionine 0.9 Phenylalanine 2.3 Proline 11.4 Serine 3.1 Threonine 2.1 Tryptophan 0.2 Tyrosine 1.1 Valine 2.6 Amino acid profile in collagen protein can naturally vary. Essential Amino Acids.
Formula
Hydrolyzed collagen protein tablets 6g protein 25 calories Provides all indispensable (IAA) and dispensable amino acids (DAA)
Description: This product contains a significant source of indispensable (IAA) and dispensable (DAA) amino acids derived from hydrolyzed collagen protein which is rapidly absorbed.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
0g carbs 0g fats 0g sugars Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Eggs, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial sweeteners, Colors, Flavors Free
Precautions
Contains: Salt
In case of an adverse event, please call 1-855-335-5637
Warning: If you are under a physician's care or taking medication, contact your physician before using this product. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.
Tamper evident feature: Do not use if inner seal is torn, broken or missing
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take six (6) tablets daily as a dietary supplement or as directed by your physician.
Storage
Other information: Store at controlled room temperature: 15 degrees - 30 degrees C (59 degrees - 86 degrees F).
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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PreProtein by Kramer Novis label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in PreProtein by Kramer Novis
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sodium
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium monograph & interactionsPotassium
Interacts with62 drugs
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...
Potassium monograph & interactionsPhosphorus
Protein
Other (inactive) ingredients: Bovine Collagen, Hydrolysate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
PreProtein by Kramer Novis Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
PreProtein by Kramer Novis contains sodium and potassium, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern involves sodium's interaction with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), corticosteroids, lithium, and several others — all rated Moderate severity. High sodium intake can reduce how well blood pressure medications work and may increase the risk of dangerously high sodium levels in your blood when combined with certain steroids, didanosine (an HIV medication), sodium phosphate bowel-prep solutions, tolvaptan, or other sodium-containing drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Potassium also carries Moderate-severity interactions. If you take potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that preserve potassium), ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) — common blood pressure and heart medications — adding potassium supplements raises your risk of dangerously high potassium levels.
We could not check phosphorus because we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 218 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in PreProtein interact with 220 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in PreProtein interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium Potassium
NebivololBystolic, Nebilet
How Nebivolol interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nebivolol interactionNebivolol Hydrochloride, ValsartanByvalson
How Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interacts with PreProtein — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interactionNicardipineCardene, Cardene IV, Cardene SR
How Nicardipine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nicardipine interactionNifedipineAdalat, Adalat CC, Adalat LA, Adalat PA, Adalat Retard, Adalat XL +15 more
How Nifedipine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nifedipine interactionNimodipineNimotop, Nymalize
How Nimodipine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nimodipine interactionNisoldipineSular
How Nisoldipine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nisoldipine interactionNitroprussideNitropress
How Nitroprusside interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Nitroprusside interactionOlmesartan MedoxomilBenicar, Olmesartan Medoxomil
How Olmesartan Medoxomil interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Olmesartan Medoxomil interactionOlopatadine Hydrochloride, Mometasone FuroateRyaltris
How Olopatadine Hydrochloride, Mometasone Furoate interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Olopatadine Hydrochloride, Mometasone Furoate interactionOxprenololSlow Trasicor, Trasicor
How Oxprenolol interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Oxprenolol interactionPargylineEutonyl
How Pargyline interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Pargyline interactionPenbutolol SulfateLevatol
How Penbutolol Sulfate interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Penbutolol Sulfate interactionPerindopril Arginine, AmlodipinePrestalia
How Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interacts with PreProtein — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interactionPerindopril ErbumineAceon
How Perindopril Erbumine interacts with PreProtein — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Perindopril Erbumine interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Perindopril Erbumine interactionPhenoxybenzamineDibenzyline
How Phenoxybenzamine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Phenoxybenzamine interactionPindololPindol, Visken
How Pindolol interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Pindolol interactionPolythiazideRenese
How Polythiazide interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Polythiazide interactionPolythiazide, PrazosinMinizide
How Polythiazide, Prazosin interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Polythiazide, Prazosin interactionPolythiazide, ReserpineRenese R
How Polythiazide, Reserpine interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Polythiazide, Reserpine interactionPotassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug)Efferv Potassium, K Efferv Potassium
How Potassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Effer-K
How Potassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug)Efferv Potassium Chloride
How Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Urocit K
How Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Twin-K
How Potassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug)K-Phos MF, K-Phos No 2
How Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug) interacts with PreProtein — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug) interactionSodiumSodium-containing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
Read the full Sodium + Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug) interactionPrazosinMinipress, Prazin, Prazo
How Prazosin interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Prazosin interactionPrednisoloneCortalone, Delta Cortef, Pred Forte, Prednisolone, Solupred, Sterane
How Prednisolone interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Prednisolone interactionPrednisoneCortan, Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Prednisone +2 more
How Prednisone interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Prednisone interactionPropranololAngilol, Bedranol SR, Beta Prograne, Half Beta Prograne, Half-Inderal LA, Inderal +6 more
How Propranolol interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Propranolol interactionPropranolol HydrochlorideHemangeol
How Propranolol Hydrochloride interacts with PreProtein — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Propranolol Hydrochloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in PreProtein with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sodium
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
Potassium
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for PreProtein, from the product label.
Kramer Novis
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- Kramer Novis
- Phone Number
- 1-855-335-5637
- Web Address
- www.kramernovis.com
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The Full Monographs Behind PreProtein’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sodium
Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
Read the full Sodium monograph → Herb & supplement monographPotassium
Interacts with 62 drugsPotassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...
Read the full Potassium monograph →Sources & How We Checked
PreProtein's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 50 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Sodium 38 references
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- Food and Drug Administration Science Background: Safety of Sodium Phosphates Oral Solution. September 17, 2001. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/safety/sodiumphospate.htm
- Coton T, Mallaret C, Coilliot C, Carre D, Guisset M. Severe acute ulcerated gastritis induced by salt. Presse Med 2009;38(3):499-500. PubMed
- Frings-Meuthen P, Buehlmeier J, Baecker N, et al. High sodium chloride intake exacerbates immobilization-induced bone resorption and protein losses. J Appl Physiol 2011;111(2):537-542. PubMed
- Frings-Meuthen P, Baecker N, Heer M. Low-grade metabolic acidosis may be the cause of sodium chloride-induced exaggerated bone resorption. J Bone Miner Res 2008;23(4):517-524. PubMed
- Alam S, Johnson AG. A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) among healthy normotensive and essential hypertensive elderly patients to determine the effect of high salt (NaCl) diet of blood pressure. J Hum Hypertens 1999;13(6):367-74.
- Boudville N, Ward S, Benaroia M, House AA. Increased sodium intake correlates with greater use of antihypertensive agents by subjects with chronic kidney disease. Am J Hypertens 2005;18(10):1300-5. PubMed
- Bennett WM. Drug interactions and consequences of sodium restriction. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;65(2 Suppl):678S-681S. PubMed
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