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potassium gluconate |
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potassium gluconate Potassium-Rougier (CA) Pharmacologic class: Mineral, electrolyte Therapeutic class: Electrolyte replacement, nutritional supplement Pregnancy risk category C ActionMaintains acid-base balance, isotonicity, and electrophysiologic balance throughout body tissues; crucial to nerve impulse transmission and contraction of cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle. Also essential for normal renal function and carbohydrate metabolism. AvailabilityElixir: 20 mEq/15 ml Tablets: 2 mEq, 5 mEq ⊘Indications and dosages ➣ To prevent potassium depletion Adults: Dosage highly individualized. Usual daily dosage is 20 mEq P.O. in divided doses. ➣ To treat potassium depletion Adults: 40 to 100 mEq/day P.O. in divided doses, not to exceed 20 mEq in a single dose Contraindications• Hypersensitivity to tartrazine or alcohol (with some products) PrecautionsUse cautiously in: Administration• Make sure patient is adequately hydrated and urinating before starting therapy.
Adverse reactionsCNS: confusion, unusual tiredness, restlessness, asthenia, flaccid paralysis, paresthesia CV: ECG changes, hypotension, arrhythmias, heart block, cardiac arrest GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, flatulence Metabolic: hyperkalemia Musculoskeletal: weakness and heaviness of legs InteractionsDrug-drug. ACE inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, other potassium preparations: increased risk of hyperkalemia Drug-diagnostic tests. Potassium: increased level Drug-food. Salt substitutes containing potassium: increased risk of hyperkalemia Drug-herbs. Dandelion: increased risk of hyperkalemia Licorice: decreased response to potassium Patient monitoring• Monitor renal function, fluid intake and output, and potassium, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen levels. Patient teaching• Tell patient to take oral form with or just after meals, with a glass of water or fruit juice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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