- Used for intravenous administration to replenish potassium in patients with potassium deficiency
- Especially those who cannot take oral potassium supplements or are fluid-restricted
Uses:
- Treating hypokalemia:
- The primary use is to replenish potassium in patients with low blood potassium levels who cannot take oral potassium or require a faster correction
- Fluid and electrolyte replacement:
- As a component of intravenous fluids and electrolyte therapy
- Managing specific conditions:
- Including certain arrhythmias and digitalis toxicity related to low potassium levels
Features:
- Designed for potassium supplementation in patients with restricted fluid intake
- Used to treat potassium deficiency when oral intake is not possible
- Potassium chloride IVs are always administered diluted in a larger volume of fluid
- Direct injection of undiluted potassium chloride can be fatal
- Administered via intravenous infusion, typically with a calibrated infusion device
- Monitoring is crucial
- The rate of administration should be slow and controlled
- Central venous line administration may be preferred for certain concentrations and rates
Contents:
- 50mL Viaflex Plastic Container
- 24 Containers per case
