Potassium Chloride Extended-Release (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE)
Potassium Chloride Extended-Release (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Potassium Chloride Extended-Release; Generic name: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC.
| Brand name | Potassium Chloride Extended-Release |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC |
| Used for | 1 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 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 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. ( 2.1 ) If serum potassium concentration 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. ( 2.1 ) Treatment of hypokalemia : Typical dose range is 40-100 mEq per day in divided doses. Limit doses to 20 mEq per dose. ( 2.2 ) Prevention of hypokalemia : Typical dose is 20 mEq per day ( 2.2 ) 2. |
| Active ingredient(s) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=02707146-331f-4511-a187-0152fc8bca85 |