Uses | • hypokalemia (available on site) |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • renal failure • adrenal insufficiency • hyperkalemia • acute dehydration • potassium sparing diuretics Drug Interactions • angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) • angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) • gulcocorticosteroids • heparin, cardiac glycosides • NSAIDs |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • vomiting • abdominal pain • diarrhea • arrhythmia |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 10% (20mEq /15mls); 15mls every 12 hours dissolved in 100-200mls water |
Monitoring | |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |