Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection

Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection is an injection made by Otsuka that contains Potassium Chloride, a potassium supplement. It is used for low potassium (hypokalaemia). Pack size: 25ml injection.

Uses of Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection

Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection is used to prevent and treat low blood potassium (hypokalaemia). Potassium levels can fall with diuretic (water) tablets, steroids, prolonged vomiting or diarrhoea, some kidney and hormone disorders, and poor diet. Keeping potassium in the normal range matters because it is essential for the heart, nerves and muscles. Injections are given in hospital when levels are very low or tablets cannot be taken.

How Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection works

Potassium chloride directly replaces potassium the body has lost. Potassium is a key mineral inside cells and is needed for a normal heart rhythm, nerve signalling and muscle contraction. Restoring levels helps relieve weakness, cramps and tiredness and lowers the risk of heart rhythm problems.

Possible side effects

Taken by mouth, Potassium Chloride Injection 25ml Injection mainly affects the stomach. Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Wind

Get urgent medical help for palpitations or an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness or heaviness, tingling, confusion, black stools, severe stomach pain or pain on swallowing. These can signal high potassium or irritation of the gut.

Precautions and warnings

• Blood potassium and kidney function are monitored, as both too little and too much potassium are dangerous.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, Addison’s disease, heart disease or dehydration.
• Medicines such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, amiloride and potassium-containing salt substitutes can raise potassium further, so mention everything you take.
• Swallow slow-release tablets whole with plenty of water while sitting or standing upright, as they can irritate the food pipe or gut.
• Injections are given slowly through a drip by trained staff, with heart monitoring when needed. Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.