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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pharma Cure Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1St Floor, 9Th Main, Puttenahalli. 7Th Phase Jp Nagar. Bengaluru - 560078
Other Info - POT0076

FAQs

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency.

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection may cause low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

It is not recommended to take potassium-sparing diuretics, except in case of severe potassium deficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Not applicable

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection is unlikely to affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

You should not be given Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection if you have impaired kidney function. If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The safety and efficacy of Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection in children have not been fully established. Please consult your doctor.

About Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate.

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

In some cases, Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection may cause side effects such as pain at the site of injection, nausea, muscle weakness, and tingling sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection

Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

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Medicinal Benefits

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate. Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

Directions for Use

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection

  • Pain at the site of injection
  • Nausea
  • Muscle weakness
  • Tingling sensation

Drug Warnings

Do not take Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), impaired kidney function, Addison’s disease (hormonal disorder), if you are very dehydrated, have heat cramps, or hyperchloraemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood). Inform your doctor if you have heart disease or have had a severe injury such as a burn. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideMeclizine
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Potassium chlorideDifenoxin
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Potassium chlorideMeclizine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Meclizine and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml (oral form) together can increase the potassium levels in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meclizine with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Difenoxin and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideBiperiden
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Biperiden with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biperiden with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Using Eplerenone together with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml with eplerenone is not recommended. You can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideChlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Solifenacin and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Clemastine and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideDimenhydrinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate and Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is generally not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideDiphenhydramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Potassium Chloride 1.5 gm Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, contact your doctor. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMILORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • ALISKIREN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS

Habit Forming

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Special Advise

  • Continuous monitoring of Electrocardiogram (ECG) is advised. 
  • Urine flow, serum electrolyte levels, and acid-base status should be monitored.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try meditation or yoga, as they can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection Substitute

Always consult your doctor before taking any new medications and supplements

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