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Brand Name :
Normosol-M, Hyperlyte
Synonyms :
potassium acetate
Class :
Minerals & electrolytes
Dosage forms& Strengths
Intravenous solution
2 mEq/mL
(100 ml,50 ml,20 ml)
4 mEq/mL
(50 ml)
Dosage forms and strengthsÂ
Intravenous solution
2 mEq/mL
(100 ml,50 ml,20 ml)
4 mEq/mL
(50 ml)
Refer adult dosing
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
Vitamin K: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiplatelet agents
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
they decrease the effect of each other by pharmacodynamic antagonism
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonist
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonist
abacavir leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
acetaminophen leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
aclidinium leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
acrivastine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
acyclovir leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
adefovir dipivoxil leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
aldesleukin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
allopurinol leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
almasilate leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
almotriptan leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
alogliptin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
alprazolam leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amantadine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amitriptyline leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amoxicillin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amphetamine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amphotericin b leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ampicillin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
amrinone leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ancestim leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
apalutamide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
apremilast leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
arformoterol leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
arsenic trioxide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
atazanavir leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
atomoxetine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
auranofin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
aurothioglucose leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
azacitidine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
azathioprine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
azelaic acid leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
aztreonam leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bacitracin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
baclofen leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
baricitinib leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
benserazide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
benzatropine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bepotastine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bicisate leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bisoxatin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bleomycin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
brivaracetam leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bromazepam leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
budesonide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
bupropion leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
buspirone leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
butabarbital leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
capecitabine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
carbidopa leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
carboplatin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
carmustine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefaclor leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefadroxil leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefalotin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefamandole leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefotaxime leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefotetan leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefotiam leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefoxitin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefpiramide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefpirome leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefpodoxime leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefprozil leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefradine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftazidime leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftibuten leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftizoxime leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftobiprole leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftolozane leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
ceftriaxone leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cefuroxime leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cephalexin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cephaloglycin leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cetirizine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
cevimeline leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
chloroquine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
chlorpromazine leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
chlorpropamide leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of potassium acetate, which leads to an increased level of serum
Actions and spectrum:
Electrolyte replenishment: Potassium is an important electrolyte which is crucial for proper functioning of the body nerves, muscles as well as cells. Thus, potassium acetate is used to help in replenishing the level of potassium in patients who have low blood potassium levels.
Acid-base balance: It can be utilized in health facilities to aid in maintaining the proper acid-base balance in the body. Acetate, which is the anion component of potassium acetate, can be a buffer in the body to help with regulating pH levels.
Adverse reactions
Heart irregularities
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure
Mental confusion
Lack of muscle tone
Weakness
Black box warning
No specific black box warning is available
Contraindications/Caution
Hyperkalemia
Severe renal impairment
Dehydration
Pregnancy & breastfeeding:
Pregnancy consideration:
USFDA pregnancy category: Not assigned
Breastfeeding warnings:
Data about the excretion of the drug into human milk is not known
Pregnancy category:
Pharmacology:
Potassium acetate, also known as potassium ethanoate, is a medication used to replenish the levels of potassium in the body. It is a potassium salt of acetic acid.
Pharmacodynamics:
Potassium is the most abundant cation in animal cells, while its main cation is sodium in animal cells. The electrical potential difference over the cell membrane, commonly referred to as membrane potential, is determined by differences in concentration of these ions. Potassium and sodium are homeostatic ions maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The membrane potential developed thus, creates the condition in cells to bring about an action potential, which is a rapid electrical discharge spike. The matter of cells to emit electric discharges constitutes the chief reason for their activities, the key ones being neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. In addition, for the proper functioning of kidneys, fluid regulation, blood pressure, as well as to have enough acid in the body, potassium is necessary.
Pharmacokinetics:
Elimination and excretion:
This drug is mostly eliminated through urine and in some extent through feces and skin.
Administration:
Oral formulations should be taken by mouth and the dose depends on the potassium levels in the blood.
Intravenous (IV) Administration:
The dosage and rate of administration are carefully controlled based on the levels of potassium and overall health status.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: potassium acetate
Why do we use potassium acetate?
This medication can be used to replace potassium in cases of low levels of serum potassium as a parenteral rehydration therapy. It helps to maintain proper electrolyte balance in the body. It is also inidicated in treating hypokalemia.
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