DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (Paeds) (Slow K, JAMP-K, KaoChlor) Mechanism of action: Electrolyte replacement. Ref: 44 Last update: 2022-09-08 |
(see potassium citrate monograph for K-citra and K-Lyte) tablets: slow release 600 mg [8 mmol] (Slow-K) slow release 20 mmol (JAMP-K, formerly known as K-Dur), elixir: 1.3 mmol/mL (KaoChlor) injection: 2 mmol/mL |
Management of Hypokalemia: Children: IV: 0.2-4 mmol/kg/24 hr by continuous IV infusion, as required to maintain normal serum potassium. PO: 1-2 mmol/kg/dose BID-TID as required to maintain normal serum potassium. Max: 2 mmol/kg/dose or 20 mmol/dose whichever is less Adults: IV: 0-20 mmol/hourby continuous IV infusion and adjusted based on serum potassium monitoring PO: 10-20 mmmol/dose PO BID-QID. Max: 40 mmol/dose |
Intravenous Infusions: Refer to Parenteral Drug Manual for maximum concentration and rates. Concurrent hypomagnesemia should be treated to facilitate potassium repletion. Oral: Gastric irritation may be relieved by administering after meals. Do not crush, break or chew Slow-K or JAMP-K tablets. Bananas contain 1 mEq K + per inch. Standard Prescription: potassium chloride__mEq in __mL (IV fluid) Infuse at__mL/kg/hr IV infusion (__mEq/kg/hr) potassium chloride__mEq IV Q__H (__mEq/kg/24 hr) potassium chloride elixir/K-Dur/Slow K__mEq PO ___(frequency) (__mEq/kg/24 hr) |