Oral Potassium Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of oral potassium supplements?
A
- Potassium chloride
- Potassium bicarbonate
2
Q
If potassium loss is due to loop or thiazide diuretics, what would you want to prescribe to bring the potassium back up?
A
Potassium sparing diuretic - amiloride
3
Q
What is redistributive hypokalaemia?
A
Total body potassium is normal, but serum is low. Drug therapy with insulin and salbutamol are most often the culprits
4
Q
What are important adverse side effects of oral potassium replacement?
A
- GI disturbance/obstruction
- Ulcers
- Hyperkalaemia
5
Q
What formulation is potassium most commonly given as in oral form?
A
Sando-K - potassium chloride and bicarbonate
6
Q
How much potassium does Sando-K contain per tablet?
A
12 mmol
7
Q
What would be a typical regimen of Sando-K?
A
2 tablets, 2-3 times per day - Provides 48-72 mmol of potassium
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