Potassium Salts (Potassium Salts)
Overview of Potassium Salts
Potassium is the primary intracellular cation. It plays a major role in muscle and nerve cell electrodynamics. its concentration inside the cell (roughly 150--160 mEq/L) is 25-35 times greater than extracellular concentrations. Potassium is a normal constituent of a regular diet. Most meats, seafoods, fruits, and vegetables contain substantial amounts of potassium. It are well absorbed in the GI tract.
Indication of Potassium Salts
Potassium Salts is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypokalaemia, Potassium deficiency.
Contraindication of Potassium Salts
Potassium Salts is contraindicated in conditions like Adrenal insufficiency,Renal failure,Hyperkalaemia,Oesophageal dysfunction.
Side Effects of Potassium Salts
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Potassium Salts, which give rise to further complications include Gi bleeding, GI ulceration.,Potassium Salts produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hyperkalemia, Muscle weakness, Chest pain, Paralysis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Potassium Salts therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Salts are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Gastritis, Nausea and vomiting.
Precautions of Potassium Salts
Administer potassium products with caution to hypokalemic hypertensive patients, because it will lower the blood pressure.