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: Strides Pharma Science Limited.
| Brand name | Potassium Chloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Strides Pharma Science Limited |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride Extended-release Tablets, USP 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 is insufficient. Potassium Chloride Extended-release Tablets, USP 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. |
| Dosage | 2 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 40-100 mEq/day in divided doses. Limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. (2.2) Prevention of hypokalemia: Typical dose is 20 mEq per day. (2.2) |
| Active ingredient(s) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0224e5b3-3c49-4e6e-aa78-1abcc6969246 |