Electrolyte, potassium

Question 1

Brand name?

Answer 1

Klor-Con

Question 2

Class?

Answer 2

Electrolyte, potassium

Question 3

Dosage form?

Answer 3

oral tablet ER, oral capsule ER, powder for oral solution, oral solution

Question 4

indication?

Answer 4

hypokalemia

Question 5

MOA?

Answer 5

Potassium is an electrolyte required for maintenance of the excitatory properties of neuromuscular tissues, and the resting membrane potential of cells is related to potassium concentrations, varying directly with the ratio of intracellular to extracellular potassium level.

Question 6

contraindication?

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity to potassium, acute renal failure, structural, pathologic, or pharmacologic causes that delay tablet passage through the GI tract, hyperkalemia, Addison disease, acute dehydration

Question 7

Common ADR?

Answer 7

Nausea, indigestion, flatulence

Question 8

Less Common ADR?

Answer 8

Vomiting

Question 9

Rare bur serious?

Answer 9

ECG changes with hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, esophagitis

Question 10

Monitoring?

Answer 10

Efficacy Monitoring Parameters. Monitor serum potassium and adjust dose to maintain serum potassium in the normal range 3.5-5 mEq/L.
Toxicity Monitoring Parameters. SCr, ECG if hypokalemic or hyperkalemic.

Question 11

Key Counseling Point?

Answer 11

Take it with food; ake the powder, granule, or oral liquid only after mixing in 4 oz of water or juice. Crush or break only specifically designed extended-release formulations. Capsules may be opened, sprinkled on apple sauce, and ingested immediately. Completely dissolve effervescent tablets in liquid and sip slowly over a 5-10 min period.