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Potassium
Latest prescription information about Potassium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Potassium
Pronunciation : poe tass’ i um
Therapeutic Classification : Minerals
ICD Code : Y54.9
Trade Name(s): India- Allyte-C, Cerelyte, Electral, Electrobion, Emlyte-S, Keylyte, Orfiz, Potklor, Ricetral, Walyte. International- Glu-K, K+ 10, K+ 8, K+ Care, K+ Care, Kaochlor, Kaon, Kaon-Cl, Kaon-Cl-10, Kay Ciel, K-Dur, K-Dur, K-Lor, Klor-Con, Klor-Con, Klotrix, K-Lyte/CL, K-Lyte, Effervescent Tablets, K-Tab, Micro-K, Quic-K, Rum-K, Slow-K, Tri-K, Twin-K. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an essential mineral for body, prescribed for hypokalemia. In nature it occurs only in ionic salts. It is needed for several functions in the body.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Dose is based on patient’s condition. It is usually taken two to four times a day, with or immediately after meals. How it should be taken : It comes as oral liquid, powder, granules, tablet, and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney, or Addison's (adrenal gland) disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. |
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