Potassium Acetate

Hypokalemia, Metabolic acidosis, Rehydration

Treatment

0 Active Studies for Potassium Acetate

What is Potassium Acetate

Potassium acetate

The Generic name of this drug

Normosol-M and Dextrose

is the brand name

Potassium Acetate Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Normosol-M and Dextrose

Potassium acetate

1975

10

Effectiveness

How Potassium Acetate works in the body

Potassium and sodium are the two main types of ions that create a charge between the inside and outside of cells. This charge helps create an electrical current which is important for many bodily functions such as nerve signals, muscle movement, and heartbeats. Potassium is also necessary to keep a balance of water and acidity in the body, as well as regulate blood pressure.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Potassium Acetate is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Rehydration, Metabolic acidosis and Hypokalemia. The dose fluctuates as per the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Hypokalemia

196.0 mg/mL, , 392.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 393.0 mg/mL, 39.2 %, 196.3 mg/mL, 1.28 mg/mL, 34.5 mg/mL, 2.0 meq/mL, 69.0 mg/mL

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Metabolic acidosis

196.0 mg/mL, , 392.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 393.0 mg/mL, 39.2 %, 196.3 mg/mL, 1.28 mg/mL, 34.5 mg/mL, 2.0 meq/mL, 69.0 mg/mL

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Rehydration

196.0 mg/mL, , 392.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 393.0 mg/mL, 39.2 %, 196.3 mg/mL, 1.28 mg/mL, 34.5 mg/mL, 2.0 meq/mL, 69.0 mg/mL

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Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Potassium Acetate.

Common Potassium Acetate Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amiloride

Major

The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium acetate is combined with Amiloride.

Canrenoic acid

Major

The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium acetate is combined with Canrenoic acid.

Canrenone

Major

The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium acetate is combined with Canrenone.

Eplerenone

Major

The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium acetate is combined with Eplerenone.

Spironolactone

Major

The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium acetate is combined with Spironolactone.

Potassium Acetate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Potassium Acetate?

0 clinical trials are presently examining the potential of Potassium Acetate to alleviate Metabolic acidosis, Hypokalemia and Rehydration.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Hypokalemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Rehydration

0 Actively Recruiting

Metabolic acidosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Potassium Acetate Reviews: What are patients saying about Potassium Acetate?

5

Patient Review

8/2/2009

Potassium Acetate for Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood

When administered intravenously, this medicine caused a burning sensation that started at the site of injection and extended all the way up to my neck. The nurse had to reduce the dosage and administer it through a separate IV pump.

3.3

Patient Review

10/1/2007

Potassium Acetate for Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood

The potassium shot was incredibly painful, like fire in my veins. The IV fluids were no problem though.

1.3

Patient Review

7/11/2009

Potassium Acetate for Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood

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Patient Q&A Section about potassium acetate

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is potassium acetate toxic?

"This material is not considered harmful if used correctly. It is unknown what organs, if any, are affected by this material. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard does not consider this material dangerous. Always get professional medical help after giving first aid."

Answered by AI

Is potassium acetate the same as potassium chloride?

"The primary distinction between potassium acetate and potassium chloride is that potassium acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid. In contrast, potassium chloride is a metal halide salt that has potassium and chloride ions."

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What type of drug is potassium acetate?

"Potassium Acetate is used to treat low potassium levels. It may be used alone or with other medications. It belongs to a class of drugs called Electrolyte Supplemental, Parenteral."

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Where is potassium acetate found?

"Potassium is found in low concentration in plasma and extracellular fluids. It is the chief cation of body cells and is concerned with the maintenance of the body fluid composition and electrolyte balance."

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