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Potassium chloride

Generic Name
Potassium chloride
Brand Names
Bi-peglyte, Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Cardioplegic, Citrasate, Colyte, Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Diphen, Eye Stream, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Glycerolyte 57, Golytely, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hemosate Ultra, Ionosol-MB, Isolyte P, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, K 45, K-tab, Klor-con, Lactated Ringers, Moviprep, Naturalyte, Normosol-R, Nulytely, Nxstage Pureflow, Olimel, Peglyte, Periolimel, Phoxillum, Physiolyte, Physiosol, Plasma-lyte, Plasma-lyte 148, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Plasma-lyte R, Plasmalyte A, Plegisol, Plenvu, Pokonza, Prismasol, Procalamine 3, Ringers, Selectbag One, Suflave, Tis-U-sol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
ClK
CAS Number
7447-40-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
660YQ98I10
Background

A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives.

The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all solid oral dosage form drug products containing potassium chloride that supply 100 mg or more of potassium per dosage unit, except for controlled-release dosage forms and those products formulated for preparation of solution prior to ingestion.

Indication

For use as an electrolyte replenisher and in the treatment of hypokalemia.

Associated Conditions
Dehydration, Dry Mouth, Hypokalemia, Hypotonic Dehydration, Hypovolaemia, Isotonic Dehydration, Markedly Reduced Food Intake, Metabolic Acidosis, Hypodermoclysis, Mild Metabolic acidosis, Mild, moderate Metabolic Acidosis, Ocular edema
Associated Therapies
Acid- Base Balance, Bowel preparation therapy, Electrolyte replacement, Fluid replacement therapy, Haemofiltration, Hemodialysis Treatment, Parenteral Nutrition, Parenteral rehydration therapy, Plasma Volume Replacement, Urine alkalinization therapy, Fluid and electrolyte maintenance therapy

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Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2018-03-29
Last Posted Date
2020-06-17
Lead Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Target Recruit Count
5
Registration Number
NCT03483051
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Pharmacokinetic
Interventions
First Posted Date
2018-02-19
Last Posted Date
2023-11-29
Lead Sponsor
Norgine
Target Recruit Count
19
Registration Number
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Locations
🇬🇧

Quotient Sciences (Quotient),, Ruddington, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Gastrointestinal Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Interventions
Biological: Full Spectrum Microbiota
First Posted Date
2018-01-24
Last Posted Date
2023-01-09
Lead Sponsor
Arizona State University
Target Recruit Count
55
Registration Number
NCT03408886
Locations
🇺🇸

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
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Interventions
Drug: ECP Colon Prep Kit
First Posted Date
2017-11-06
Last Posted Date
2018-03-19
Lead Sponsor
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Development LLC
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT03332485
Locations
🇺🇸

Sebela Site 006, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Sebela Site 001, Mentor, Ohio, United States

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Sebela Site 003, Annapolis, Maryland, United States

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Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Drug: Miralax-Gatorade Prep
First Posted Date
2017-10-02
Last Posted Date
2025-02-05
Lead Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Target Recruit Count
2239
Registration Number
NCT03298945
Locations
🇺🇸

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Bowel Preparation Solutions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-06-26
Last Posted Date
2021-03-04
Lead Sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Target Recruit Count
14
Registration Number
NCT03198221
Locations
🇺🇸

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Phase 4
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Conditions
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Interventions
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First Posted Date
2017-02-28
Last Posted Date
2024-08-06
Lead Sponsor
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Target Recruit Count
53
Registration Number
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Conditions
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Interventions
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2017-02-16
Last Posted Date
2020-03-25
Lead Sponsor
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Target Recruit Count
59
Registration Number
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Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Conditions
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Interventions
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2017-02-03
Last Posted Date
2017-02-03
Lead Sponsor
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60
Registration Number
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Not Applicable
Conditions
Colonoscopy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-01-05
Last Posted Date
2019-12-03
Lead Sponsor
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
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270
Registration Number
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Locations
🇺🇸

West Have VAMC, West Haven, Connecticut, United States

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