Cytra K Oral Solution and Viekira

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral granule, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-K, Poly-Citra K Crystals, Polycitra-K, Virtrate-K

Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid and potassium citrate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood). Cytra-K is also used to treat digitalis overdose.

Cytra-K may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Viekira XR, Viekira Pak

Viekira is an antiviral medicine containing a combination of dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir. Dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir are antiviral medicines that prevent the hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.

Viekira is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults. It is sometimes given in combination with another antiviral medicine called ribavirin.

Viekira treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.

Viekira is sometimes used in people who also have HIV. This medicine is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.