Potassium Salts
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Potassium Salts
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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.
Indications
Potassium Salts is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypokalaemia, Potassium deficiency.
Contraindication
Potassium Salts is contraindicated in conditions like Adrenal insufficiency,Renal failure,Hyperkalaemia,Oesophageal dysfunction.
Side 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.
Warnings
Administer potassium products with caution to hypokalemic hypertensive patients, because it will lower the blood pressure.
High Risk Groups
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.
Dosage
Potassium Salts Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 0.71 mmol/ kg |
| Single Dose | 0.71 (0.71) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | IV,IM |
| Dose | 5 % |
| Single Dose | 5 (5) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
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