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: Tris Pharma Inc.
| Brand name | Potassium Chloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Tris Pharma Inc |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride is 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 are insufficient. Potassium Chloride is 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 are insufficient. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dilute prior to administration. ( 2.1 , 5.1 ) Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosage accordingly ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Treatment of hypokalemia: Adults: Initial doses range from 40 to 100 mEq/day in 2 to 5 divided doses: limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. Total daily dose should not exceed 200 mEq ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients aged birth to 16 years old: 2 to 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 seve |
| Active ingredient(s) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=159ddd0b-847e-4ecc-b3b2-9634cbb4dfa9 |