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Kalium Chloratum Wzf

Active Ingredient:
Potassium Chloride
Origin:
EU

Kalium Chloratum Wzf (Potassium Chloride)

Potassium chloride, the active ingredient in Kalium Chloratum Wzf, is an electrolyte supplement presented as an intravenous solution for intravenous use. It restores normal serum potassium levels and corrects hypokalemia in patients who have potassium loss due to diuretics, gastrointestinal disorders, or other causes. Rapid intravenous administration allows timely correction of serum potassium deficits.

GNH India supplies Kalium Chloratum Wzf as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals worldwide. The company adheres to strict quality standards and provides reliable logistics for global healthcare facilities.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Zaklady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma S.A.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Kalium Chloratum Wzf is used to replace potassium in conditions characterized by electrolyte depletion.

  • Hypokalemia: restores normal serum potassium levels to prevent complications.
  • Diuretic‑induced potassium loss: replenishes potassium lost through renal excretion.
  • Gastrointestinal potassium loss: corrects deficits caused by vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Prevention of low‑potassium cardiac arrhythmias: maintains cardiac electrical stability by normalizing potassium concentrations.

How It Works

  • Potassium chloride dissociates after intravenous infusion, delivering potassium ions directly into the extracellular fluid. The increased extracellular potassium shifts the potassium equilibrium across cell membranes, raising serum potassium concentration, stabilizing resting membrane potential, and supporting normal neuromuscular and cardiac electrical activity.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions may occur with intravenous potassium chloride administration.

Common Side Effects

  • Infusion site irritation or pain.
  • Mild hyperkalemia causing transient muscle weakness.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Headache.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Severe hyperkalemia leading to cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Anaphylactic or severe allergic reaction.
  • Thrombophlebitis at the infusion site.
  • Sudden hypotension.
  • Life‑threatening electrolyte imbalance.

Precautions & Warnings

Use Kalium Chloratum Wzf with careful clinical monitoring.

  • Serum potassium monitoring: check levels before, during, and after infusion.
  • Renal impairment: adjust infusion rate and total dose.
  • Cardiac disease: avoid rapid infusion to prevent arrhythmias.
  • Hyperkalemia: contraindicated in patients with already elevated potassium.
  • Concomitant potassium‑sparing agents: assess risk of additive hyperkalemia.
  • Store at 2-8°C: keep refrigerated, protect from light, do not freeze or shake.

Avoid Interactions

Potassium chloride may interact with several medications.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • ACE inhibitors or ARBs: can amplify hyperkalemia risk.
  • Potassium‑sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone): additive potassium increase.
  • NSAIDs: may reduce renal potassium excretion.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Digoxin: altered serum potassium can affect drug toxicity.
  • Insulin: insulin drives potassium into cells, potentially lowering serum levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kalium Chloratum Wzf is an intravenous potassium chloride solution prescribed to correct low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) and to treat potassium loss caused by diuretics, gastrointestinal disturbances, or other conditions that deplete this essential electrolyte.

After infusion, potassium chloride dissociates into potassium and chloride ions. The added potassium raises extracellular potassium concentration, helping to restore normal membrane potential in nerve and muscle cells, which is critical for proper cardiac rhythm and muscle function.

The dose is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s serum potassium level, underlying condition, renal function, and overall clinical status. Only a qualified healthcare professional should determine the appropriate infusion rate and total amount.

The pregnancy safety category is not established. Use during pregnancy or lactation only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk and after careful evaluation by the treating physician.

Submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including any cold‑chain requirements), and necessary import documentation.

Kalium Chloratum Wzf is an injectable formulation, allowing rapid correction of potassium deficits, whereas oral potassium salts (e.g., potassium gluconate tablets) provide slower, more gradual replenishment. Intravenous delivery is preferred in acute or severe hypokalemia, especially when oral intake is not feasible.

The solution should be stored refrigerated at 2‑8 °C, protected from light, and must not be frozen or shaken. Keep the container tightly sealed and retain it in its original packaging until use.

It is given by slow intravenous infusion under medical supervision. The infusion rate is adjusted according to the patient’s serum potassium level and clinical condition, with continuous monitoring to avoid rapid shifts that could cause cardiac complications.

The most critical risks include severe hyperkalemia leading to life‑threatening cardiac arrhythmias, anaphylactic reactions, and infusion‑related complications such as thrombophlebitis. Prompt monitoring of serum potassium and cardiac status is essential during treatment.

Patients with existing hyperkalemia, severe renal failure, or those taking other potassium‑increasing agents (e.g., potassium‑sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors) without appropriate monitoring should not receive this product unless a physician determines it is safe.

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