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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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adare 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 states. 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 patients can produce cardiac arrest. hyperkalemia may complicate any of the following conditions: chronic renal failure, systemic acidosis such as diabetic acidosis, acute dehydration, extensive tissue breakdown as in severe burns, adrenal insufficiency, or the administration of a potassium-sparing diuretic (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride) (see overdosage ). controlled-release formulations of potassium chloride have produced esophageal ulceration in certain cardiac patients with esophageal compression due to an enlarged left atrium. potassium supplementation, when indicated in such patients, should be given as a liquid preparation. all solid oral dosage forms of potassium chloride are contraindicated in any patient in whom there is structural, pathological (e.g., diabetic gastroparesis) or pharmacologic (use of anticholinergic agents or other agents with anticholineric properties at sufficient doses to exert anticholinergic effects) cause for arrest or delay in capsule passage through the gastrointestinal tract.

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fresenius kabi usa, llc - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium cation 2 meq 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 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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a-s medication solutions - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in adults and children with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.   potassium chloride extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients on amiloride or triamterene.   risk summary there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride extended-release capsules during pregnancy and animal reproductive studies have not been conducted.  potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm.   the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in 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%, respecti

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a-s medication solutions - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in adults and children with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. potassium chloride extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients on amiloride or triamterene. risk summary there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride extended-release capsules during pregnancy and animal reproductive studies have not been conducted. potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm. the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in 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 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. risk su

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clinical solutions wholesale - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 600 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. - for the therapeutic use 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 patien

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hospira, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), sodium chloride (unii: 451w47iq8x) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), calcium chloride (unii: m4i0d6vv5m) (calcium cation - unii:2m83c4r6zb, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698), sodium lactate (unii: tu7hw0w0qt) (sodium cation - unii:lyr4m0nh37, lactic acid, unspecified form - unii:33x04xa5at), dextrose monohydrate (unii: lx22yl083g) (anhydrous dextrose - unii:5sl0g7r0 - potassium chloride 1.79 g in 1000 ml - these solutions are indicated in patients requiring parenteral administration of potassium chloride and the replacement of extracellular losses of fluids and electrolytes with minimal carbohydrate calories. solutions containing potassium chloride are contraindicated in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered. solutions containing lactate are not for use in the treatment of lactic acidosis. to open tear outer wrap at notch and remove solution container. if supplemental medication is desired, follow directions below before preparing for administration. some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. this is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. the opacity will diminish gradually. to add medication - prepare additive port. prepare additive port. - using aseptic technique and an additive delivery needle of appropriate length, puncture resealable additive port at target area, inner diaphragm and inject. withdraw need

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atlantic biologicals corp. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 20 meq in 15 ml - potassium chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction are insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics pregnancy category c animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride. it is unlikely that potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia would have an adverse effect on the fetus or would affect reproductive capacity. the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since oral potassium becomes part of the body potassium pool, so long as body potassium is not excessive, the contribution of potassium chloride supplementation should have little or no effect on the level in human milk. the safety and effectiveness of potassium chloride have been demonstrated in children with diarrhea and malnutrition from birth to18 years. clinical studies of potassium chloride did not include s

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par pharmaceutical - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152, chloride ion - unii:q32zn48698) - potassium chloride 20 meq in 15 ml - potassium chloride is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction are insufficient. potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on potassium sparing diuretics. there are no human data related to use of potassium chloride during pregnancy, and animal studies have not been conducted. potassium supplementation that does not lead to hyperkalemia is not expected to cause fetal harm. the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in 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 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. risk summary the normal potassium ion content of human milk is about 13 meq per liter. since potassium from oral supplements suc

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eurand, inc. - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium cation 20 meq