3. MIDS (POTASSIUM- AMMONIUM) Flashcards
Major intracellular cation
Potassium
More soluble in non polar sovents
potassium
have a diuretic effect that involve muscle contraction
potassium
Potassium composition that is use as urinary and systemic alkalizer, diuretic and antacid
Potassium Acetate
Potassium Alum aka
Tawas
Potassium alum is use as
astringent
Potassium benzoate serves as
Antimicrobial preservative
-Electrolyte replenisher
-Systemic antacid (for people who must restrict their sodium intake and may cause hyperkalemia on prolonged use)
Potassium Bicarbonate
Used in effervescent preparations (Often formulated with citric acid or tartaric acid)
Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Bitartrate synonym
Argol, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Ingredient on baking powder to raise dough
Potassium Bitartrate
Occurs in acidulous fruits like grapes
Potassium Bitartrate
Depressant
Sedative
Potassium Bromide
Synonym/s: Potash, Pearl ash, Salt of tartar, Salt of wormwood
Potassium Carbonate
Drug of choice for oral replacement of potassium, preferably as a solution
Potassium Chloride
-Systemic and urinary alkalizer
-Osmotic diuretic
Acalka® (Potassium citrate Extended-Release tablets)
- treatment for kidney stones
- Sequestering agent
Potassium citrate
Acalka® (_________- Extended-Release tablets)
Potassium citrate
Electrolyte replenisher
Less irritating than the chloride salt
Potassium gluconate
Potassium Hydroxide synonym
Caustic Potash, Potash lye
Very strong base
Deliquescent
USES:
- Saponifying agent
- Titration of acids
Potassium Hydroxide
Synonym: Kalium Jodatum
Potassium Iodide
Uses:
1. Expectorant
2. Antifungal agent (DOC for sporotrichosis)
3. Iodized table salt – 0.01% potassium iodide
for prevention of goiter
Potassium Iodide
Component of KI (NWMV) reagent
Nessler’s Reagent
Wagner’s reagent
Mayer’s reagent
Valser’s reagent
It is use For the treatment of hyperthyroidism (KISS/Lugol’s Solution)
- Inh. organification and proteolysis
- rarely used as sole therapy
Potassium Iodide
Preparation for thyroid surgery
-decrease goiter size making it firmer for surgery
Potassium Iodide
Solubilizer for iodine
Potassium Iodide
Lugol’s Solution
Potassium Iodide
Potassium Iodide toxicity
Iodism
Iodism symptoms include:
Metallic taste, salivation, lacrimation, soreness of teeth and gums, eruption of skin, headache, swollen salivary glands, gastric irritation.
Potassium metabisulfite synonym
Dipotassium pyrosulfite
Potassium Metabisulfite uses:
Antimicrobial preservative
Antioxidant