Potassium Chloride

4mmol/ml Solution for Infusion is used as a source of the potassium cation for the treatment or prevention of potassium depletion in patients for whom dietary measures or oral medication are inadequate or in critical care settings in which patients are often fluid restricted and regular monitoring of serum potassium levels and ECG are regularly monitored.

It can be used for the treatment of severe hypokalaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis Potassium salts may also be used cautiously in those taking digoxin where potassium depletion may cause arrhythmias. Potassium Chloride Solution for Infusion must be administered by slow IV.

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 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.

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Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP 500 mEq / 250 mL (2 mEq / mL) is indicated for: • Treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. This is a concentrated solution which is intended for use in a pharmacy admixture service and is restricted to the preparation of admixtures for intravenous infusion.

1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 16 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. 2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (> 65 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for geriatric use.