Potassium Chloride (Klor-Con)

Alternate Name: Potassium Chloride PROAMP

Description: Potassium Chloride is a generic supplement prescribed for the treatment of low potassium levels in the blood. The average price for Potassium Chloride is around $68 for a supply of 8, 10 mEq extended-release oral capsules. Use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a discount off the retail price of Potassium Chloride at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Plas Cont

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Parenteral Electrolyte, Potassium, Parenteral Electrolyte Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MEQ/100ML

Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your potassium needs may be different than normal. Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of breathing problems, diabetes, a narrowed or blocked urinary tract, or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or if you are on a low-salt diet. Make sure your doctor knows about any other health problems you have. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, possibly even life-threatening. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain. Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is given.

Food Warnings: Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, possibly even life-threatening. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (such as GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, or Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first., Make sure your doctor knows if you are using corticotropin or other steroids such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a heart medicine called digoxin (Lanoxin®, Digitek®). There are other medicines that may interact with potassium. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.