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contract pharmacy services-pa - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 10 meq - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with extended-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. - for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitais intoxication and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. - for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g., digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patients have a

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sandoz inc - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 750 mg - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlled-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. - for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. - for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g., digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patients hav

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remedyrepack inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium cation 20 meq - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlled release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. 1. for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. 2. for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g. digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patien

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nucare pharmaceuticals, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium cation 20 meq - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlled release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. 1. for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. 2. for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g. digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patien

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cardinal health - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 1500 mg - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with extended-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patients have a normal dietary pattern and when low doses of the diuretic are used. serum potassium should be checked periodically, however, and if hypokalemia occurs, dietary supplementation with potassium-containing foods may be adequate to control milder cases. in more severe cases, and if dose adjustment of the diuretic is ineffective or unwarranted, supplementation with potassium salts may be indicated. potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia since a further increase in serum potassium concentration in such pat

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maco pharma (uk) ltd - potassium chloride ; sodium chloride - solution for infusion - 0.3 0.9 %w/v - electrolytes

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baxter healthcare corporation - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 29.8 g in 1000 ml - potassium chloride injection is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. this highly concentrated, ready-to-use potassium chloride injection is intended for the maintenance of serum k+ levels and for potassium supplementation in fluid restricted patients who cannot accommodate additional volumes of fluid associated with potassium solutions of lower concentration. when using these products, these patients should be on continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent testing for serum potassium concentration and acid-base balance. potassium chloride injection is contraindicated in patients with:

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

baxter healthcare pty ltd - sodium chloride, quantity: 2.92 g/l; potassium chloride, quantity: 7.46 g/l - injection, intravenous infusion - excipient ingredients: water for injections - the baxter potassium chloride and sodium chloride intravenous infusion is indicated as a source of water and to restore electrolyte balance as required by the patient's clinical condition, such as hypokalaemia.

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b. braun medical inc. - sodium chloride (unii: 451w47iq8x) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), sodium gluconate (unii: r6q3791s76) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, gluconic acid - unii:r4r8j0q44b), sodium acetate (unii: 4550k0sc9b) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, acetate ion - unii:569dqm74sc), potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), magnesium chloride (unii: 02f3473h9o) (magnesium cation - unii:t6v3lhy838, chloride ion - uni - sodium chloride 0.53 g in 100 ml - this solution is indicated for use in adults as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration, and as an alkalinizing agent. contraindications: none known. accurate clinical and laboratory estimation of fluid and electrolyte balance in order to access benefit/risk ratio are essential prior to administration of this solution (see warnings and precautions ).

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b. braun medical inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 14.9 g in 100 ml - potassium chloride for injection concentrate usp is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. this is a concentrated solution which is intended for use in a pharmacy admixture service and is restricted to the preparation of admixtures for intravenous infusion. potassium chloride for injection concentrate usp is contraindicated in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered, in patients with hyperkalemia, renal failure and in conditions in which potassium retention is present, or where additives of potassium and chloride could be clinically detrimental.