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baxter healthcare corporation - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), dextrose monohydrate (unii: lx22yl083g) (anhydrous dextrose - unii:5sl0g7r0ok) - potassium chloride 150 mg in 100 ml - potassium chloride in dextrose injection is indicated as a source of water, electrolytes and calories. potassium chloride in dextrose injection is contraindicated in patients with: risk summary appropriate administration of potassium chloride in dextrose injection during pregnancy is not expected to cause adverse developmental outcomes, including congenital malformations. animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride in dextrose injection. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. risk summary potassium is present in human breast milk. there are no data on the effects of potassium chloride in dextrose injection on a breastfed infant or the effects on

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baxter healthcare corporation - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), dextrose monohydrate (unii: lx22yl083g) (anhydrous dextrose - unii:5sl0g7r0ok), sodium chloride (unii: 451w47iq8x) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 150 mg in 100 ml - potassium chloride in dextrose and sodium chloride injection is indicated as a source of water, electrolytes and calories. potassium chloride in dextrose and sodium chloride injection is contraindicated in patients with: risk summary appropriate administration of potassium chloride in dextrose sodium chloride injection during pregnancy is not expected to cause adverse developmental outcomes, including congenital malformations. animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride in dextrose sodium chloride injection. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. risk summary sodium and potassium are present in human breast milk. there are no data on the effects

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cardinal health - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 149 mg in 1 ml - potassium chloride for injection concentrate, usp is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. potassium chloride for injection concentrate, usp is contraindicated in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered, and in patients with hyperkalemia, renal failure and in conditions in which potassium retention is present.

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juno pharmaceuticals pty ltd - potassium chloride, quantity: 150 mg/ml - injection, concentrated - excipient ingredients: hydrochloric acid; water for injections - indications as at 04 november 2004 : 1.the treatment hypokalaemia. 2. treatment of digitalis intoxication. the iv route is indicated when the patient is unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalaemia is severe.

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ncs healthcare of ky, inc dba vangard labs - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 750 mg - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlledrelease 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 intoxications, 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, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function, potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrhea

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nucare pharmaceuticals, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 600 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 intoxications, 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, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function, potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrheal s

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american health packaging - 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 intoxications, 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, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function, potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrhea

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vensun pharmaceuticals, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 8 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. - for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxications, 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, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function, potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrheal

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safecor health, llc - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 750 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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remedyrepack inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 10 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. - 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, eg, 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