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Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Potassium Chloride; Generic name: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.

Brand namePotassium Chloride
Generic namePOTASSIUM CHLORIDE
ManufacturerA-S Medication Solutions
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets are 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 Extended-Release Tablets are 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. (1)
Dosage2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly (2.1) If serum potassium is less than 2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation (2.1) Take with meals and with a glass of water or other liquid. Swallow tablets whole without crushing, chewing or sucking. (2.1) Treatment of hypokalemia : Doses range from 40 to 100 mEq/day in divided doses. Limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. (2.2) Prevention of hypokalemia : Typical dose is 20 mEq per day. (
Active ingredient(s)POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0ac9b8dc-0c8e-4cdc-ab9d-bd8cab4f4958

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