Is it safe to take 40meq potassium chloride ER tabs?
Question posted by Kswmayo on 4 March 2023
Last updated on 5 March 2023 by masso
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Usual Adult Dose for Hypokalemia
Oral:
40 to 100 mEq per day, orally, in 2 to 5 divided doses
Maximum single dose: 20 mEq per dose
Maximum daily dose: 200 mEq
Parenteral (must be diluted prior to administration):
Dose and rate of administration are dependent on patient condition
If serum potassium is 2.5 mEq/L or higher, rate should not exceed 10 mEq/hour, and manufacturers recommend that concentration not exceed 40 mEq/L
Maximum daily dose: 200 mEq
If treatment is urgent (serum potassium less than 2 mEq/L and electrocardiographic changes and/or muscle paralysis), infuse cautiously at up to 40 mEq/hour with continuous cardiac monitoring
Maximum daily dose: 400 mEq
In critical situations, may administer in saline rather than dextrose (dextrose may lower serum potassium)
Comments:
Never give injectable potassium chloride undiluted.
The usual adult dietary intake is 50 to 100 mEq potassium per day.
Potassium depletion sufficient to cause hypokalemia usually requires the loss of 200 mEq or more of the total body stores of potassium.
Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Hypokalemia
Oral:
Typical dose: 20 mEq, orally, daily
Individualize dose based on serum potassium levels
Divide dose if more than 20 mEq per day is used
Parenteral (must be diluted prior to administration):
Dose and rate of administration are dependent on patient condition
If serum potassium is 2.5 mEq/L or higher, rate should not exceed 10 mEq/hour, and manufacturers recommend that concentration not exceed 40 mEq/L
Maximum daily dose: 200 mEq
Comments:
Never give injectable potassium chloride undiluted
The usual adult dietary intake is 50 to 100 mEq potassium per day.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/dosage/potassium-chloride.html
If you have further questions do contact your Dr..
Related topics
hypokalemia, prevention of hypokalemia, potassium chloride, potassium, chloride
Further information
- Potassium Chloride uses and safety info
- Potassium Chloride prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Potassium Chloride (detailed)
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