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POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ/100 ML SOL
Manufacturer: Baxter
MFG#: 00338-0705-48
NDC: 00338-0705-48
PID: 639462
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$87.27
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| Product Name | Potassium Chloride 20 mEq/100 mL Solution |
| Active Ingredient | Potassium Chloride |
| Drug Class | Electrolyte Supplement |
| Mechanism of Action | Replenishes potassium stores in the body, essential for cellular function, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction |
| Strength | 20 mEq per 100 mL |
| Volume | 100 mL |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous (IV) infusion |
| Side Effects | Injection site irritation, pain, phlebitis, hyperkalemia, arrhythmias |
| Precautions | Monitor serum potassium levels, renal function, and infusion rate to prevent hyperkalemia and cardiac complications |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, do not freeze |
| Packaging | Single-use vial containing sterile solution |
| Uses | Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia in patients unable to take oral potassium supplements |
Description
Potassium Chloride 20 mEq/100 mL solution is a concentrated intravenous (IV) formulation of potassium, used to correct or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels) in patients who cannot tolerate oral potassium supplements. Potassium is an essential electrolyte required for the proper functioning of cells, nerves, and muscles.
This solution is typically administered intravenously in a controlled clinical setting, especially when oral potassium intake is inadequate or impossible. The infusion rate and dose are carefully adjusted based on the severity of potassium deficiency and the patient's clinical condition, with monitoring of serum potassium levels during treatment to avoid hyperkalemia.
Common side effects of potassium chloride infusion include injection site pain, irritation, or phlebitis. More serious reactions, such as hyperkalemia, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest, can occur if the infusion rate is too rapid or if potassium levels are not properly monitored. Patients with renal insufficiency or those receiving potassium-sparing medications require careful monitoring to avoid complications.
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