POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (K-Tab) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

K-Tab

What are the Indications for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAG E K-TAB is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. K-TAB is a potassium salt indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. ( 1 )

 

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