POTASSIUM chloride, 2mmol/ml (15%), 10ml, amp.
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POTASSIUM chloride
Therapeutic Action
Potassium supplement
Indications
Treatment of severe hypokalaemia
Instructions for use
Must be given ONLY as slow IV infusion in 0.9% NaCl.
Invert the bottle or bag at least 5 times to mix the potassium with the 0.9% NaCl.
Precautions for Use
NEVER administer undiluted by direct IV or IM or SC route.
IV potassium chloride is a high-risk medication which can cause rapid and asymptomatic hyperkalaemia, potentially fatal.
In order to reduce the risk of accidental overdose of intravenous potassium resulting from the calculation, preparation and administration of concentrated solutions, MSF has implemented a change in the standard concentration of IV potassium chloride:
- The 2 mmol/ml solution (15% = 150mg/ml) makes easier the calculation and the preparation of the dilution.
- The 1.34 mmol/ml (10%) concentration is non-standard and obsolete. It should be removed from circulating stocks, pre-positioned stocks and medical wards/departments and replaced by the 15% concentration. Consult your referent for calculation protocols.
Pay attention to the concentration indicated on the ampoule: there are ampoules at 7.5%, 10%, 15%, 11.2% and 20%.
Storage
Below 25ºC