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Potassium for Pets - Chloride (2mEq/mL) (20 mL vial) - [Hypokalemia Support]

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Description

Potassium Chloride is used to treat or prevent potassium deficiency. Potassium injectable solution is diluted with other fluids and is given intravenously (IV, in the vein) or subcutaneously (subQ, under the skin).

Key Benefits

  • Quickly replenish vital potassium in animals with hypokalemia
  • Support heart health and essential bodily functions
  • Easy to administer injectable solution

How It Works

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for many functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart. Potassium chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease, from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

Directions

Potassium injectable solutions must be diluted before they are given to an animal. Add the proper amount of the potassium solution to the other fluid according to your veterinarian's directions. Always use a new sterile syringe and needle when removing the potassium from the vial and adding it to the fluids. Do not touch the needle with your hands. When finished, place the needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant container. Follow your local regulations regarding disposal.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.

This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.

Possible Side Effects:

When given intravenously, potassium can be irritating to the veins.

FAQ

Consult your veterinarian before using potassium injectable solution with any other medications, including vitamins and supplements, since interactions may occur.

High potassium levels may result if used with angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., enalapril or Enacard) or with potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone). Drug interactions can also occur with animals also receiving digoxin or NSAIDS (e.g., Rimadyl, Deramaxx, etc.).

Potassium injectable solutions are not compatible with injectable amphotericin B, diazepam (Valium), and phenytoin.

Do not use in animals with hyperkalemia (high potassium blood levels), severe kidney disease, acute dehydration, untreated Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism), or hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells).

Use with caution in animals with heart disease, particularly those taking the medication digoxin.

Do not use in animals with severe or complete heart block who are taking digoxin.

Consult with your veterinarian regarding physical examinations and laboratory testing necessary prior to and during treatment with potassium injectable solutions.

If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.

An overdose may result in vomiting, muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythms, slow heart rate and a weak pulse.

If you know or suspect you pet has had an overdose, or if you observe any of these signs in your pet, contact your veterinarian immediately.

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100% Recommend this product (4 of 4 responses)
By Mary
Texas
Great product!
October 1, 2023
Have been using this product for several years. Great product, very pleased with the results. Thank you!
By Kate
Wisconsin
Potassium Chloride
April 14, 2023
Once my order was placed, shipment was fast and accurate.
Cons
  • Sometimes the order site can be difficult.
By KC
Orlando, FL
Potassium Chloride Finally back in Stock
March 16, 2022
Finally this is back in stock. I had to buy from my vet at a considerably higher price.
Pfizer who owns the company that produces this has had no supply of this and no idea when it would be available again. Glad to get it for my 21 year old cat that needs it!
By Ashley
Los Angeles
Specialty Item
May 6, 2020
One of my cats gets this added to her LRS (1:100). We've been using it for a few years, this is the first time we've ordered this item from Entirely Pets, although we've gotten our Prednisolone here.
Pros
  • Great prices, and once we were able to get the Rx in (partly vets screw up, partly that Entirely Pets is so difficult to reach) we received our meds promptly and in good shape.
Cons
  • I ordered 5 bottles, 30 weeks worth, and they all expire in about 24 weeks. This should not have happened, perhaps half with this expiration and a couple with a later date would have been better. I paid full price for something that will expire while I'm still using it.
  • Also, a 17% discount was advertised but not given. Bad business.

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