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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

A Comparison of 5 Low Volume Bowel Preparations

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
Interventions
Drug: SUPREP
Drug: MiraLAX
Drug: MoviPrep
Other: Gatorade
First Posted Date
2012-11-01
Last Posted Date
2017-03-24
Lead Sponsor
Gastroenterology Services, Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
1079
Registration Number
NCT01719653
Locations
🇺🇸

Gastroenterology Services, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Pharmacodynamic and Clinical Evaluation of Dose and Taste-optimised Low Volume PEG-based Bowel Cleansing Solutions Using the Split-dosing Intake Regimen in Healthy Subjects and in Subjects Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Colon Cancer
Interventions
Drug: NER1006
Drug: MOVIPREP
First Posted Date
2012-10-26
Last Posted Date
2014-11-20
Lead Sponsor
Norgine
Target Recruit Count
240
Registration Number
NCT01714466
Locations
🇩🇪

PAREXEL International Early Product Development Unit, Berlin, Germany

🇩🇪

Parexel International GmbH, Berlin, Germany

A Multi-centre Study Comparing the Polyp Detection Rate of Two Different Types of Bowel Preparation: a 2-litre Solution (MOVIPREP®) Versus a Hyperosmotic and Stimulant Combined Low Volume Bowel Preparation (Sodium Picosulfate and Magnesium Citrate)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Drug: MOVIPREP
Drug: CitraFleet
First Posted Date
2012-09-21
Last Posted Date
2015-03-31
Lead Sponsor
Norgine
Target Recruit Count
398
Registration Number
NCT01689792
Locations
🇩🇪

Klinikum Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg, Germany

A Double Blind Study Comparing Hyaluronic Acid, Corticosteroid and Placebo During Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Arthrocentesis
Pain
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-02-02
Last Posted Date
2017-05-05
Lead Sponsor
Emory University
Target Recruit Count
102
Registration Number
NCT01524913
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Cinncinati, Cinncinati, Ohio, United States

🇺🇸

University California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

🇺🇸

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

and more 2 locations

Comparison of Two Potassium Targets Within the Normal Range in Intensive Care Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Critically Ill
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-03-11
Last Posted Date
2013-01-21
Lead Sponsor
University Medical Center Groningen
Target Recruit Count
1225
Registration Number
NCT01085071
Locations
🇳🇱

University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

Potassium-Magnesium Citrate as a Blood Pressure Lowering Agent in Hypertensive Patients

Phase 1
Withdrawn
Conditions
Pre-hypertension
Hypertension
Interventions
Drug: Potassium, Magnesium, Citrate
Drug: Potassium Chloride
First Posted Date
2010-02-24
Last Posted Date
2019-02-11
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Registration Number
NCT01074918
Locations
🇺🇸

Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

Gatorade/Miralax With or Without Bisacodyl Versus NuLytely for Colonoscopy Preparation

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Preparation for Colonoscopy
Interventions
Drug: Gatorade/Miralax
Drug: NuLytely
Drug: Placebo
Drug: Bisacodyl
First Posted Date
2010-02-05
Last Posted Date
2013-11-18
Lead Sponsor
Gastroenterology Services, Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
600
Registration Number
NCT01063049
Locations
🇺🇸

Gastroenterology Services, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Metabolic Acidosis in Renal Transplant Patients

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Renal Transplant Patients
Metabolic Acidosis
Physical Capacity
Bone Disease
Mineral Metabolism
Interventions
First Posted Date
2009-06-04
Last Posted Date
2010-10-22
Lead Sponsor
University of Zurich
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT00913796
Locations
🇨🇭

University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Ex Vivo Cultured Bone Marrow Derived Allogenic MSCs in AMI

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Myocardial Infarction
Interventions
Drug: Stem cell
Drug: Plasmalyte A
First Posted Date
2009-04-20
Last Posted Date
2013-03-05
Lead Sponsor
Stempeutics Research Pvt Ltd
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT00883727
Locations
🇮🇳

Care Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

🇮🇳

MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

🇮🇳

Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Heart Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

and more 1 locations

Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Critical Limb Ischemia

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Critical Limb Ischemia
Interventions
Drug: Plasmalyte A
Drug: mesenchymal stem cells
First Posted Date
2009-04-20
Last Posted Date
2013-03-05
Lead Sponsor
Stempeutics Research Pvt Ltd
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT00883870
Locations
🇮🇳

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India

🇮🇳

M.S.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

🇮🇳

Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Heart Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

and more 1 locations
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