Land: Australien
Sprache: Englisch
Quelle: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
potassium chloride, Quantity: 750 mg
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd
Injection, concentrated
Excipient Ingredients: water for injections; potassium hydroxide; hydrochloric acid
Intravenous
10mL x 50
Medicine Registered
Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
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.
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
Registered
1991-07-09
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 Lesen Sie das vollständige Dokument
Version: pfppotci10420 Supersedes: pfppotci10612 Page 1 of 10 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. Version: pfppotci10420 Supersedes: pfppotci10612 Page 2 of 10 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 Lesen Sie das vollständige Dokument