potassium

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)