POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE

Electrolyte / Mineral

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Potassium Chloride in Dextrose Injection is a source of water, electrolytes and calories. It is capable of inducing diuresis depending on the clinical condition of the patient.

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride in Dextrose Injection is indicated as a source of water

electrolytes and calories. Potassium Chloride in Dextrose Injection is indicated as a source of water

electrolytes and calories. (1)

Contraindications

• 5.1 ) • Clinically significant hyperkalemia (4
• 5.2) • Clinically significant hyperglycemia (4
• 5.3)

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity Reactions : monitor for signs and symptoms and discontinue infusion if reactions occur
Avoid use in patients with, or at risk for, hyperkalemia
4) • Hyponatremia : Avoid in patients with or at risk for hyponatremia
4) • Hypokalemia: Avoid in patients with or at risk for hypokalemia

Known Side Effects

11 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Rash

0.1-1%

Joint Pain

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous