Addex-Kaliumklorid
Addex-Potassium Chloride is a medicine used to treat or prevent low potassium levels in adults and children, often given during IV fluid treatment or nutrition.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Strength
150 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Potassium chloride
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your exact dose. For adults, typical doses range from 40 to 200 mmol of potassium per day, depending on your needs. For children under 10 kg, the usual dose is 2 mmol per kg body weight per day, up to 4 mmol per kg for severe cases.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip into a vein (intravenously) by a doctor or nurse. It must always be diluted before use.
Important
The infusion rate should not exceed 20 mmol of potassium per hour for adults. For children with severe low potassium, the maximum is 4 mmol per kg body weight per day.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to potassium chloride or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), especially with kidney problems, shock, or dehydration.
- Be extra careful if you have kidney problems or are dehydrated; your doctor will ensure you are urinating enough before treatment.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, have recently taken, or might take.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
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- This medicine must not be given undiluted.