.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A12B_Potassium.A12BA05_PotassiumGluconate.PotassiumGluconate .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A12B_Potassium.A12BA05_PotassiumGluconate.PotassiumGluconate| name: | PotassiumGluconate |
| ATC code: | A12BA05 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Potassium gluconate is an oral mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium (hypokalemia) in the blood. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement, particularly in patients with conditions or treatments that deplete potassium such as certain diuretics. It is not a first-line therapy for acute hypokalemia and is mainly available in over-the-counter forms. The drug is approved for use as a potassium supplement, though oral potassium chloride is more frequently used in clinical practice.
No detailed pharmacokinetic (PK) studies with compartmental models for potassium gluconate in healthy adults or patients could be identified in peer-reviewed literature. The PK parameters are estimated based on known physiology of potassium and gluconate salts and general oral potassium salt behavior.