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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

Evaluate the Nephrotoxicity by 6% Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 in Old Patients During Orthopaedic Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Total Fluid Volume Increased
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-02-12
Last Posted Date
2016-03-24
Lead Sponsor
Yuanyuan Zhang
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT02361736
Locations
🇨🇳

Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Impact of Inorganic Nitrate on Exercise in HFpEF

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Diastolic Heart Failure
Interventions
Drug: KNO3
First Posted Date
2014-10-03
Last Posted Date
2017-10-03
Lead Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Target Recruit Count
12
Registration Number
NCT02256345
Locations
🇺🇸

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Stool Output Following Oral Administration of Various Low Volume PEG3350-based Gut Cleansing Solutions Using the Split Dose Intake in Healthy Subjects

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-04-18
Last Posted Date
2013-04-18
Lead Sponsor
Norgine
Target Recruit Count
161
Registration Number
NCT01834742
Locations
🇷🇴

Pierrel Research HP-RO-SRL, Timisoara, Romania

Potassium Infusion for Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation/-Flutter

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Interventions
Drug: Glucose 50 MG/ML
First Posted Date
2013-03-26
Last Posted Date
2018-07-31
Lead Sponsor
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Target Recruit Count
143
Registration Number
NCT01818583
Locations
🇳🇴

Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway

Efficacy of Steroid Supplementation After TMJ Rinsing for Pain Management

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Pain
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-01-18
Last Posted Date
2020-10-08
Lead Sponsor
University of Florida
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT01770912
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerance of Experimental Morning-only MOVIPREP® Bowel Preparation in Comparison With Split-dose With Nocturnal Pause MOVIPREP® Bowel Preparation

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Bowel Preparation Prior to Endoscopic, Radiological and Other Examinations as Well as to Surgical Procedures Which Require Empty Bowel.
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-11-26
Last Posted Date
2014-05-15
Lead Sponsor
Takeda
Target Recruit Count
140
Registration Number
NCT01732692

A Comparison of 5 Low Volume Bowel Preparations

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
Interventions
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
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: 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

Study of Efficacy and Tolerability of Various Bowel Preps in Diabetic Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Drug: split dose of Golytely (polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution) + placebo
Drug: split dose of Golytely (polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution) and bisacodyl
First Posted Date
2012-02-15
Last Posted Date
2018-09-07
Lead Sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Target Recruit Count
212
Registration Number
NCT01533688
Locations
🇺🇸

Oklahoma VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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