Potassium Chloride

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Know More About Potassium Chloride

Uses of Potassium Chloride

Potassium is a type of mineral that the body needs to keep its normal functions. It is an essential mineral, most especially in providing your heart with good health. With this in mind, the Potassium Chloride is used in preventing, as well as treating, low blood levels of potassium or what is known as hypokalemia. The same medicine is used to alleviate symptoms such as chronic diarrhea and recurrent vomiting. You can purchase this medicine under the brand names Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, and K-Tab.

Potassium Chloride Precautions and Warnings

Avoid Potassium Chloride is you have hyperkalemia or potentially high blood levels of potassium. Get tested often to know how your body response to the treatment. Get examined by an electrocardiograph or ECG to know the measure of your heart’s electrical activity. These activities will help in your treatment process.

Other than the mentioned precautions and actions needed to do, speak with your doctor first if you have the following:

Liver disease
Kidney disease
Severe dehydration
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Intestinal bleeding
Chronic diarrhea

Potassium Chloride Dosage

40 – 100 mEq to be consumed orally on a daily basis
The maximum single dose is equivalent to 20 mEq
For your daily dose, the maximum intake is 200 mEq
It is also necessary that you adhere to the instructions provided by your doctor to measure your recovery rate.

Potassium Chloride Side Effects

Consider the list of side effects below. Note that these reactions could be mild and severe.

Common Side Effects of Potassium Chloride