potassium chloride(K-Dur, Klor-Con, K-Tab)
Electrolyte replacement
Pronunciation
/pəˈtæsiəm ˈklɔːraɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- potassium chloride
- Brand names
- K-Dur, Klor-Con, K-Tab, Micro-K
- Therapeutic class
- Electrolyte replacement
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with a full glass of water and food.
- Swallow ER tablets whole; do not crush or chew.
- Sit upright for at least 10 minutes after taking.
- Report nausea, abdominal pain, black stools, muscle weakness, or palpitations.
- Avoid K+-containing salt substitutes unless directed.
Sources
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