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Kaliumklorid Braun

Active Ingredient:
Potassium Chloride
Origin:
EU

Kaliumklorid Braun (Potassium Chloride)

Potassium Chloride, the active ingredient in Kaliumklorid Braun, is an electrolyte, potassium supplement presented as an intravenous solution for clinical use. It is employed to correct hypokalemia and to provide potassium replacement in patients who require electrolyte management, such as those on diuretics or with renal losses.

GNH India supplies Kaliumklorid Braun as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, transplant centres and clinics worldwide, sourced from the European Union market and meeting stringent quality standards, ensuring consistent potency and safety for patient care.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

B.Braun Melsungen Ag

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Kaliumklorid Braun (potassium chloride) is used in electrolyte management to restore normal potassium levels.

  • Hypokalemia: restores serum potassium to the normal range, reducing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Potassium replacement therapy: supplies essential potassium ions during peri‑operative care or after prolonged diuretic therapy.
  • Electrolyte imbalance in renal disease: corrects potassium deficits associated with chronic kidney disease management.

How It Works

  • After intravenous administration, potassium chloride dissociates, releasing potassium ions that enter the extracellular fluid. The elevated extracellular potassium drives diffusion into cells via the Na⁺/K⁺‑ATPase pump, re‑establishing the transmembrane gradient essential for cellular excitability, cardiac conduction, and muscle contraction. Direct supplementation of the body’s potassium pool corrects hypokalemia without influencing other electrolyte pathways.

Side Effects

Potassium chloride may cause a range of adverse reactions, varying from mild to severe.

Common Side Effects

  • Injection site pain or irritation.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Mild hyperkalemia.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Severe hyperkalemia with cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Anaphylactic reaction.
  • Cardiac arrest or ventricular fibrillation.

Precautions & Warnings

When using Kaliumklorid Braun, careful monitoring and specific safety measures are required.

  • Monitor serum potassium: check levels before and during infusion.
  • Adjust infusion rate in renal impairment: slower administration to avoid accumulation.
  • Avoid rapid bolus: limit to recommended infusion speed to reduce cardiac risk.
  • Use ECG monitoring: observe for arrhythmias during high‑dose therapy.
  • Contraindicated in existing hyperkalemia: do not administer if serum potassium is elevated.
  • Store at 2-8°C: keep refrigerated, protect from light, do not freeze.

Avoid Interactions

Potassium chloride can interact with several medicines, altering potassium balance or cardiac function.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • ACE inhibitors or ARBs: can potentiate hyperkalemia.
  • Potassium‑sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone): increase risk of dangerous potassium rise.
  • Trimethoprim‑sulfamethoxazole: may cause additive potassium elevation.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Digoxin: heightened risk of digitalis toxicity with high potassium.
  • NSAIDs: may reduce renal potassium excretion.
  • Insulin or beta‑agonists: opposite effect on potassium shift, requiring careful monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kaliumklorid Braun is an intravenous potassium chloride preparation used to treat low blood potassium (hypokalemia) and to provide potassium replacement in patients who have lost potassium due to diuretic therapy, surgery, or other medical conditions that cause electrolyte imbalance.

After infusion, potassium chloride dissociates into potassium ions and chloride. The potassium ions increase extracellular potassium concentration, which then moves into cells via the Na⁺/K⁺‑ATPase pump, restoring the normal electrochemical gradient needed for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction and proper cardiac rhythm.

The dose of Kaliumklorid Braun is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s serum potassium level, renal function, and overall clinical condition. Healthcare professionals determine the concentration, infusion rate, and total amount required for safe correction of potassium deficiency.

Safety data for Kaliumklorid Braun in pregnancy and lactation are limited. The decision to use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding should be made by a qualified healthcare provider, weighing the potential benefits for the mother against any possible risks to the fetus or infant.

To order Kaliumklorid Braun, 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.

Kaliumklorid Braun is an intravenous formulation, offering rapid correction of potassium deficits, whereas oral potassium chloride tablets or liquids provide slower, more gradual replenishment. IV delivery is preferred in acute settings, severe hypokalemia, or when oral intake is not possible, while oral forms are used for maintenance therapy.

Kaliumklorid Braun should be stored at 2‑8 °C in a refrigerator, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze the solution, and keep it in the original packaging until use. Before administration, inspect for particulate matter or discoloration and follow aseptic techniques for preparation.

Kaliumklorid Braun is administered by intravenous infusion. The prescribing clinician determines the infusion rate, which is usually controlled to avoid rapid increases in serum potassium. Infusion should be performed using a calibrated pump or drip set, with continuous monitoring of the patient’s cardiac rhythm and serum potassium levels.

The most serious risks include severe hyperkalemia leading to life‑threatening cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest, and rare anaphylactic reactions. Prompt recognition of rising potassium levels and immediate medical intervention are essential to prevent these outcomes.

Kaliumklorid Braun is contraindicated in patients with existing hyperkalemia, severe renal failure where potassium excretion is impaired, and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to potassium chloride. It should also be used with caution in patients receiving other potassium‑raising agents or those with unstable cardiac conditions.

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