Effervescent potassium replacement
Potassium chloride with potassium bicarbonate
Adult dose
Dose: Per BNF — typically 1–2 effervescent tabs TDS
Route: PO
Frequency: TDS
Clinical pearls
- Mild hypokalaemia with concurrent acidosis
- Dissolve fully in water
Contraindications
- Hyperkalaemia
- Severe renal impairment
- Untreated Addison's
Side effects
- GI upset
- Hyperkalaemia
Interactions
- ACEi/ARB
- K-sparing diuretics
- Trimethoprim
Monitoring
- K+
- HCO3-
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/potassium-chloride-with-potassium-bicarbonate/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
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