potassium chloride
| Drug Name | Form | Strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | LIQUID, ORAL | 20 mEq/15 mL | |
| Klor-Con | POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL | 20 mEq | |
| Klor-Con/25 | POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL | 25 mEq | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 2 mEq/mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 10 mEq/100 mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 10 mEq/50 mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 20 mEq/100 mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 20 mEq/50 mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 30 mEq/100 mL | |
| Potassium Chloride | SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 40 mEq/100 mL | |
| Klor-Con 8 | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 8 mEq | |
| Klor-Con M10 | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 10 mEq | |
| Klor-Con M20 | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 20 mEq | |
| Potassium Chloride SR | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 20 mEq | |
| K-Dur |
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