POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
(Slow K, JAMP-K, KaoChlor)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)
potassium chloride__mEq IV Q__H (__mEq/kg/24 hr)
potassium chloride elixir/K-Dur/Slow K__mEq PO ___(frequency) (__mEq/kg/24 hr)
Dosages
Management of Hypokalemia:
Children:
IV: 0.2-4 mmol/kg/24 hr by continuous IV infusion, as required to maintain normal serum potassium.
Adults:
IV: 0-20 mmol/hourby continuous IV infusion and adjusted based on serum potassium monitoring
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
Mechanism of Action
Electrolyte replacement.
Forms Supplied
(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
Comments
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.
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.
References
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Last Edited
2022-09-08 04:55:32