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potassium chloride
Brand names: Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con 10, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M20, Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con 10), Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con M10), Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con M20), Potassium Chloride SR
| Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 8 mEq | |||||||||||
| LIQUID, ORAL | 20 mEq/15 mL | |||||||||||
| POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL | 20 mEq | |||||||||||
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 2 mEq/mL; 10 mEq/50 mL; 10 mEq/100 mL; 20 mEq/50 mL; 20 mEq/100 mL; 40 mEq/100 mL | |||||||||||
| TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 8 mEq; 10 mEq; 20 mEq |
High Alert Drug
: Policy
Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
- Do Not Crush: Extended-release (b) Tablet
- Do Not Crush: Extended-release (b,h) Tablet - Note: to make a liquid, place tablet in 120 mL of water; disperse for 2 minutes; stir
- Do Not Crush: Extended-release (a,b) Capsule
- Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Oral Potassium
Medication Ordered
Brand Name
Available Dosages
Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent Dose
Frequency
Potassium Chloride Powder
K-Lor
Klor-Con
Kay Ciel
1 packet (20 mEq)
Same as ordered
Potassium Chloride Controlled Release (Wax Matrix)
20mEq*
Same as ordered
2 packets (40mEq)
40mEq*
Potassium bicarbonate effervescent tablets
Effer-K
10mEq
Same as ordered
10mEq*
Same as ordered
20mEq
20mEq*
K-Lyte
Klor-Con/EF
Effer-K
25mEq
20mEq*
K-Lyte DS
K-Lyte-Cl 50
50mEq
40mEq*
Potassium Chloride Extended Release (microencapsulated)
Micro-K
8mEq
Same as ordered
10mEq
Same as ordered
10mEq
Potassium Chloride Controlled Release (Wax Matrix)
K-Dur
K-Tab
Klor-Con
Kaon-Cl
Klotrix
8mEq
Same as ordered
10mEq
Same as ordered
10mEq
20mEq
20mEq
Potassium Gluconate tablets
Potassium Gluconate tablets
595 mg
(99 mg of K+)
Various
Discontinue and route to physician for signature
*Oral: Swallow tablets whole; do not crush, chew, or suck on tablet. Tablet may be broken in half and swallowed separately. The tablet may be dissolved in ~ 4 ounces of water (allow ~ 2 minutes to dissolve, stir well and drink immediately. Add another 30 mL of water; swirl and drink immediately)
Per Peg, J Tube, NG Tube, OG Tube: Dissolve in 30 mL of water; (allow ~ 5 minutes to dissolve, stir well and administer immediately. Add another 15 mL of water; swirl and administer immediately.)
potassium chloride