.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.B_BloodAndBloodFormingOrgans.B05X_IVSolutionAdditives.B05XA01_PotassiumChloride.PotassiumChloride

Information

Potassium chloride is an electrolyte supplement used for the prevention and treatment of hypokalemia (low potassium levels). It is commonly administered orally or intravenously in clinical practice and is approved for use today.

Pharmacokinetics

Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for healthy adults, as literature describing compartmental PK models for potassium chloride is lacking. Potassium is an endogenous ion with rapid distribution, so a 1-compartment model is assumed for intravenous administration.

References

1. Suh, A, et al., & Rosa, RM (2004). Racial differences in potassium disposal. Kidney international 66(3) 1076–1081. DOI:10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00857.x PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15327401

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model