Potassium Acetate POTASSIUM ACETATE
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Drug Basics
Brand Name: Potassium Acetate
Generic Name: POTASSIUM ACETATE
Drug Type: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route: INTRAVENOUS
Dosage Form: INJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE
Data Current As Of: 2020-03-09
POTASSIUM ACETATE INJECTION, USP
40 mEq in 20 mL
(2 mEq K+ and 2 mEq CH3COO-/mL)
For additive use only after dilution in intravenous fluids
USP Type I Glass Vial
Rx Only
indications & usage
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP is indicated as a source of potassium, for the addition to large volume intravenous fluids, to prevent or correct hypokalemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific intravenous fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions.
contraindications
Potassium administration is contraindicated in patients with severe renal insufficiency or adrenal insufficiency and in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered.
adverse reactions
Adverse reactions involve the possibility of potassium intoxication. The signs and symptoms of potassium intoxication include paresthesias of the extremities, flaccid paralysis, listlessness, mental confusion, weakness and heaviness of the legs, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, electrocardiographic abnormalities such as disappearance of P waves, spreading and slurring of the QRS complex with development of a biphasic curve and cardiac arrest. See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.
package / label principal display panel-vial label
NDC 51754-2001-4 Rx Only
Potassium K+
Acetate Injection, USP
40 mEq/20 mL
(2mEq/mL)
CAUTION: Must be Diluted.
For Intravenous Use.
20 mL Single Dose Vial
package / label principal display panel-carton label
NDC 51754-2001-4 Rx Only
Potassium K+ Acetate
Injection, USP
40 mEq/20 mL
(2mEq/mL)
CAUTION: Must be Diluted. For Intravenous Use.
25 x 20 mL Single Dose Vials