HIGH ALERT: Please review policy carefully.
potassium phosphate
Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 3 mmol/mL; 3 mmol/mL (with potassium 4.4 mEq/mL); 3 mmol/mL (with potassium 4.7 mEq/mL) |
Due to national backorder, we are restricting IV phosphorus (sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate) to patients with phosphorus levels <2. We will also cease adding phosphorus to TPN bags and all replacement will need to be a separate order written for a rider. The following alternatives are available for patients who are able to take supplements by mouth or per tube:
Product
Phosphate (mmol)
Sodium
Potassium
K-Phos Neutral
250mg (8mmol)
298mg (13mEq)
45mg (1.1mEq)
Phos-NaK Powder packets (expressed as contents/packet)
250mg (8mmol)
160mg (7mEq)
280mg (7.1mEq)
phosphorus