POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (Potassium Chloride for Oral Solution) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

Potassium Chloride for Oral Solution

What are the Indications for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 is insufficient. Potassium Chloride is a potassium salt 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 is insufficient. ( 1 )

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