SODIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Electrolyte / Mineral

Intravenous

Other agent

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride Injection

USP is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride Injection
• USP is contraindicated in patients with: Known hypersensitivity to potassium chloride and/or sodium chloride (see WARNINGS ). Clinically significant hyperkalemia (see WARNINGS ).

WARNINGS Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity and infusion reactions, including anaphylaxis and chills, have been reported with products containing potassium chloride and sodium chloride
Electrolyte Imbalances Hyperkalemia Potassium-containing solutions, including Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride Injection, USP may increase the risk of hyperkalemia
Cardiac conduction disorders (including complete heart block) and other cardiac arrhythmias, some fatal, can develop at any time during hyperkalemia
Patients at increased risk of developing hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias include those: with conditions predisposing to hyperkalemia and/or associated with increased sensitivity to potassium, such as patients with severe renal impairment, acute dehydration, extensive tissue injury or burns, certain cardiac disorders such as congestive heart failure or atrioventricular (AV) block (especially if they receive digoxin)

12 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Rash

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

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Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous