Potassium Salts

Potassium is the primary intracellular cation. It plays a major role in muscle and nerve cell electrodynamics. its concentration inside the cell (roughly 150--160 mEq/L) is 25-35 times greater than extracellular concentrations. Potassium is a normal constituent of a regular diet. Most meats, seafoods, fruits, and vegetables contain substantial amounts of potassium. It are well absorbed in the GI tract.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.71 mmol/ kg
Single Dose: 0.71 (0.71)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: IV,IM
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Salts. It belongs to Potassium Supplement pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Potassium Salts is 74.60. It is weakly alkaline drug, 1.53% solution of the drug is isotonic.
Contraindications
Potassium Salts is contraindicated in conditions like Adrenal insufficiency,Renal failure,Hyperkalaemia,Oesophageal dysfunction.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Potassium Salts, which give rise to further complications include Gi bleeding, GI ulceration.Potassium Salts produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hyperkalemia, Muscle weakness, Chest pain, Paralysis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Potassium Salts therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Salts are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Gastritis, Nausea and vomiting.
Indications
Potassium Salts is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypokalaemia, Potassium deficiency.
Interactions
Potassium Salts is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAliskirenEpoetinSodium Bicarbonate These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Flame photomeric methods of Measuring Sodium and Calcium
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
IV Inj Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Tab Store at room temperature. Protect from Moisture.
Warnings
Administer potassium products with caution to hypokalemic hypertensive patients, because it will lower the blood pressure.
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