Potassium Glycerophosphate (Potassium Glycerophosphate)
Overview of Potassium Glycerophosphate
Potassium Glycerophosphate is used as a source of potassium and phosphorus. It is used in tonic preparations.
Indication of Potassium Glycerophosphate
Potassium Glycerophosphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Carbohydrate metabolism, Protein metabolism, Regulation of water and salt balance, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Kidney stone.
Contraindication of Potassium Glycerophosphate
Potassium Glycerophosphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Potassium Glycerophosphate
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Potassium Glycerophosphate include Dizziness, Paralysis, Low blood pressure, Irregularities in heart rhythm, Burning sensation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Glycerophosphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Intestinal gas.
Precautions of Potassium Glycerophosphate
Administer potassium products with caution to hypokalemic hypertensive patients, because it will lower the blood pressure.