Multibic Kalium
multiBic 2 mmol/l potassium is a solution used in hospitals for kidney failure and poisoning to help remove waste products from your blood.
Form
hemodialyysi- / hemofiltraationeste
Strength
2 mmol/l
Active Ingredient
Potassium chloride
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the right dose based on your blood potassium levels and medical condition.
Method
This medicine is given in a hospital by healthcare professionals using a blood purification machine.
Important
Your doctor will constantly monitor and adjust the dose to ensure it's safe for you.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Vomiting (being sick)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath (due to fluid imbalance)
- •Swelling in ankles and feet (due to fluid imbalance)
- •Dehydration, such as dizziness, muscle cramps, or feeling thirsty
- •Blood abnormalities, such as unusual salt levels in the blood
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have very low potassium levels in your blood.
- Do not use if you have too much bicarbonate in your blood (metabolic alkalosis).
- Do not use if there is not enough blood flow through the blood filter.
- Do not use if you have a high risk of bleeding, especially if you are given blood thinners.
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- This medicine must be mixed by healthcare staff just before use.
- The solution must not be used if it is colder than room temperature.
- The medical tubing for the solution must be checked every 30 minutes. If there are solid bits, the bag and tubing must be changed immediately.
- Your doctor will regularly check your body's water balance, potassium, sodium, other salts, waste products, and blood sugar levels.