Name | Potassium Chloride |
Classes |
Electrolyte and Mineral Nutritional Supplement |
Diseases |
Electrolytic Imbalance Hypokalemia (Low Potassium) |
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Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is a potassium salt indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.
Potassium Chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemua.
- Dilute prior to administration.
- Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosage accordingly
- If serum potassium concentration is <2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation.
Treatment of hypokalemia:
- Adults: Initial doses range from 40-100 mEq/day in 2-5 divided doses: limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. Total daily dose should not exceed 200 mEq
- Pediatric patients aged birth to 16 years old: 2-4 mEq/kg/day in divided doses; not to exceed 1 mEq/kg as a single dose or 40 mEq whichever is lower; if deficits are severe or ongoing losses are great, consider intravenous therapy. Total daily dose should not exceed 100 mEq.
Maintenance or Prophylaxis of hypokalemia:
- Adults: Typical dose is 20 mEq per day.
- Pediatric patients aged birth to 16 years old: typical dose is 1 mEq/kg/day. Do not to exceed 3 mEq/kg/day.
Most common adverse reactions are-
- nausea
- vomiting
- flatulence
- abdominal pain/discomfort
- diarrhea
Gastrointestinal Irritation: Dilute before use, take with meals
Contraindication
Concomitant use with potassium sparing diuretics is contraindicated, such as-
None known.
None known.