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Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection

Manufactured byHARSON LABS PVT LTD
ContainsPotassium Chloride
Description
Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is used for the prevention or treatment of hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). This medicine has potassium salts that disintegrate into potassium ions in your blood. Therefore, used for increasing potassium levels in your body. Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and increased heart and stomach discomfort. Most of these are temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects are getting worse or persistent. Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is available in many forms such as injection, tablet, capsule and oral solution. Injections forms of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection are given only when oral forms (tablets, capsules and solution) are not an option. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on your condition. Take the oral forms of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor all about your current medications and existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor to adjust your dose to avoid side effects. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased heart beat
  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Constipation or diarrhoea
  • Increased potassium levels

Uses of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypokalemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.

Kidney impairment

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended for use if you have kidney problems as an impaired kidney will not be able to filter the medicine properly. This can increase the risk of toxicity.

Hyperkalemia

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended if you have hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) as it can further increase your potassium levels which may worsen your condition.

Addison's disease

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection should not be used if you have Addison's disease (a disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones) as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may replace your medicine with another suitable medicine in such cases.

Allergy

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
General warnings

Gastrointestinal irritation

In some cases of long-term treatment, Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection has been reported to cause gastrointestinal irritation (discomfort in your stomach and intestines). Hence take this medicine with caution if you have stomach and intestines problems like acidity, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach ulcers, etc.

Dehydration

Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection should be used with extreme caution if you have/had dehydration as it may alter the fluid balance in your body, worsening your condition. Your doctor will closely monitor your fluid levels and/or adjust your dose if required.

Missed Dose

Oral forms: Take the missed dose of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose. Parenteral forms: Since Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral forms: Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection. Parenteral forms: Since Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Aliskiren

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI's)

Spironolactone

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Oral forms: Take Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection tablet/capsules with food. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach problems and easy removal of kidney stones. Do not break, crush or chew the tablets. Take Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection solution with water. Shake the bottle well before use. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Throw away the unused medicine safely. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Parenteral forms: Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Potassium Chloride (Harson) Injection helps to maintain potassium balance in the body by restoring normal potassium levels in depleted patients.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Minerals and electrolytes

Schedule

Schedule H

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