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potassium chloride
Brand names: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Klor-Con/25, Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M20, Potassium Chloride SR
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| LIQUID, ORAL | 20 mEq/15 mL |
| POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL | 20 mEq; 25 mEq |
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 2 mEq/mL; 10 mEq/50 mL; 10 mEq/100 mL; 20 mEq/50 mL; 20 mEq/100 mL; 30 mEq/100 mL; 40 mEq/100 mL |
| TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 8 mEq; 10 mEq; 20 mEq |
Last updated: Mar. 1, 2024
- High Alert: CAUTION: See High-Alert Medication Policy
- Do Not Crush: ER Tablet
potassium chloride
Protocols/Guidelines
IV potassium administration: Policy 900.3028
See HERE for potassium administration details.
IV electrolyte replacement in the ICU: Policy 901.6058
Other:
During times of drug shortages, Potassium Chloride and Potassium Acetate may be interchanged by pharmacy per protocol. See 900.6600
Potassium Chloride 20 to 40 mEq/L may be given via hypodermoclysis (HDC, aka subcutaneous infusion). See Procedure 904.4991
If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations