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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40MEQ IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Metabolic Approved 1989-12-26
2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
36
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1989-12-26
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40MEQ IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History

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What POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40MEQ IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats

2 indications

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40MEQ IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1989. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Hypokalemia
  • Metabolic Alkalosis
Source: FDA Label

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- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40MEQ IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets are a potassium salt, indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.

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