Potassium Chloride

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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Potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics. Concomitant use with potassium sparing diuretics. ( 4 )

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) ] .

Potassium sparing diuretics: Avoid concomitant use ( 7.1 ) Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: Monitor for hyperkalemia ( 7.2 ) Angiotensin receptor blockers: Monitor for hyperkalemia ( 7.3 )

7.1Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Use

with potassium-sparing diuretic can produce severe hyperkalemia. Avoid concomitant use.

7.2Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Use

with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors produces potassium retention by inhibiting aldosterone production. Potassium supplements should be given to patients receiving ACE inhibitors only with close monitoring.