Anwendungsgebiete
Potassium Chloride 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 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.
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Gegenanzeigen
Potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics. Concomitant use with potassium sparing diuretics. ( 4 )
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Gastrointestinal Irritation: Dilute before use, take with meals ( 5.1 )
5.1Gastrointestinal Irritation
May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Increased dilution of the solution and taking with meals may reduce gastrointestinal irritation [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
Wechselwirkungen
Potassium sparing diuretics: Avoid concomitant use ( 7.1 ) Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors: Monitor for hyperkalemia ( 7.2 ) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs: Monitor for hyperkalemia ( 7.3 )
7.1Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Use
with potassium-sparing diuretics can produce severe hyperkalemia. Avoid concomitant use.



