Bridgewest STERILE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE potassium chloride 750 mg/10 mL injection ampoule

Země: Austrálie

Jazyk: angličtina

Zdroj: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Aktivní složka:

potassium chloride, Quantity: 750 mg

Dostupné s:

Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Léková forma:

Injection, concentrated

Složení:

Excipient Ingredients: water for injections; potassium hydroxide; hydrochloric acid

Podání:

Intravenous

Jednotky v balení:

10mL x 50

Třída:

Medicine Registered

Druh předpisu:

Not scheduled. Not considered by committee

Terapeutické indikace:

INDICATIONS AS AT AUGUST 2000: For the prevention and treatment of potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia). As an electrolyte supply. Treatment of digitalis intoxication. These solutions are for use in patients who unable to take potassium orally. These solutions are for the preparation of dilute potassium chloride injections or for addition to intravenous fluids.

Přehled produktů:

Visual Identification: A clear, colourless solution free from visible particles; Container Type: Ampoule; Container Material: LDPE; Container Life Time: 2 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Stav Autorizace:

Registered

Datum autorizace:

1991-07-09

Informace pro uživatele

STERILE POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE
CONCENTRATE
_Potassium Chloride_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some common
questions about Sterile Potassium
Chloride Concentrate. It does not
contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to
your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and
risks. Your doctor has weighed the
risks of you being given Potassium
Chloride Concentrate against the
benefits they expect it to have for
you.
This medicine is likely to be used
while you are at the clinic or in
hospital. If possible, please read this
leaflet carefully before this medicine
is given to you. In some cases this
leaflet may be given to you after the
medicine has been used.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT
TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
KEEP THIS LEAFLET.
You may need to read it again.
WHAT STERILE
POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE
CONCENTRATE IS
USED FOR
Potassium chloride increases the
potassium levels that are in the
blood. Potassium is naturally present
in body fluids and is needed for
normal body function. Potassium
chloride is given to patients who
have very low levels of potassium or
who are unable to take tablets. It may
also be used for the treatment of
poisoning by digitalis.
Potassium Chloride Concentrate may
be used for the treatment of other
conditions that are not mentioned
above. Your doctor will be able to
tell you about the specific condition
for which you have been prescribed
potassium chloride.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY IT HAS BEEN
PRESCRIBED FOR YOU.
This medicine is available only with
a doctor's prescription.
BEFORE YOU ARE TREATED
WITH STERILE
POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE
CONCENTRATE
_WHEN STERILE POTASSIUM_
_CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE MUST_
_NOT BE GIVEN_
You should not be given this
medicine if the packaging is torn or
show signs of tampering or if the
expiry date on the pack has passed.
You will not be given Potassium
Chloride if:
1.
YOU HAVE OR HAVE HAD:
•
an allergy to potassium chloride
•
high potassium le

Charakteristika produktu

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AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION –[
STERILE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CONCENTRATE (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE)]
1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINE
potassium chloride.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Sterile Potassium Chloride Concentrate contains:
•
13.4 mmol (1 g) of potassium chloride in 4 mL Steriluer
•
26.8 mmol (2 g) of potassium chloride in 8 mL Steriluer
_ _
•
10 mmol (750 mg) of potassium chloride in 10 mL Steriluer
•
13.4 mmol (1 g) of potassium chloride in 10 mL Steriluer
•
20 mmol (1.5 g) of potassium chloride in 10 mL Steriluer
It is a sterile, preservative-free solution of Potassium Chloride.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Concentrate for injection.
It is a clear, colourless solution, and free from visible impurities.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
•
For the prevention and treatment of potassium deficiency
(hypokalaemia)
•
As an electrolyte supply
•
Treatment of digitalis intoxication.
These solutions are for use in patients who are unable to take
potassium orally.
These solutions are
for the preparation of dilute potassium chloride injections or for
addition
to intravenous fluids.
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4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE_ _
Solutions should be diluted before use with not less than the
recommended volume of suitable
diluent (as indicated on individual labels). Careful and thorough
mixing of solution after
dilution is essential. Intravenous potassium injections must be given
slowly. The rate of
administration should not exceed 20 mmol of potassium per hour. The
dose is dependent on
individual patient requirements but total daily dosage should
generally not exceed 150 mmol
potassium.
In patients whose serum potassium concentration is above 2.5 mmol/L,
the rate of infusion
should not exceed 10 mmol/hour and the total dose should not exceed
200 mmol/24 hours.
If urgent treatment is required, e.g., if serum potassium
concentration is less than 2 mmol/L
with ECG cha