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potassium gluconate
potassium gluconateGeneric Name: potassium gluconate (poe TASS ee um GLOO koe nate)Brand Names: KaonWhat is potassium gluconate?Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.Potassium gluconate is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be ...
Potassium Gluconate Elixir
Potassium Gluconate ElixirGeneric Name: Potassium Gluconate (poe-TASS-ee-uhm GLOO-coe-nate)Brand Name: KaonPotassium Gluconate Elixir is used for:Treating or preventing low potassium blood levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. Low potassium levels may also be caused by some diseases, severe or prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, or certain medicines (eg, diuret...
Potassium Gluconate
Potassium Gluconate Generic Name: Potassium Gluconate (poe-TASS-ee-uhm GLOO-coe-nate)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Potassium Gluconate is used for:Treating or preventing low potassium blood levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. Low potassium levels may also be caused by some diseases, severe or prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, or certain med...
Potassium Gluconate Controlled-Release Tablets
Potassium Gluconate Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Potassium Gluconate (poe-TASS-ee-uhm GLOO-coe-nate)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Potassium Gluconate Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:Treating or preventing low potassium blood levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. Low potassium levels may also be caused by some diseases, sev...
potassium iodide
potassium iodideGeneric Name: potassium iodide (poe TAH see um EYE oh dide)Brand names: Pima, ThyroShieldWhat is potassium iodide?Potassium iodide is the potassium salt form of iodide, a naturally occurring substance.Potassium iodide is an expectorant. It thins mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that may be caused by chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchi...
potassium iodide
potassium iodide (Oral route)poe-TAS-ee-um EYE-oh-dideOral routeSolutionConsumer packagingTake potassium iodide (KI) only when public officials tell you. In a nuclear radiation emergency, radioactive iodine could be released into the air. KI protects only the thyroid gland from uptake of radioactive iodine. Therefore, KI should be used along with other emergency measures that will be r...
Potassium Iodide Liquid
Potassium Iodide LiquidGeneric Name: Potassium Iodide (poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide)Brand Name: YodefanPotassium Iodide Liquid is used for:Treating lung conditions or disease in which mucus complicates the condition (eg, emphysema, bronchial asthma, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Potassium Iodide Liquid is an expectorant. It work...
Potassium Iodide Syrup
Potassium Iodide SyrupGeneric Name: Potassium Iodide (poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide)Brand Name: PimaPotassium Iodide Syrup is used for:Treating lung conditions or disease in which mucus complicates the condition (eg, emphysema, bronchial asthma, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Potassium Iodide Syrup is an expectorant. It works by t...
Potassium Iodide Drops
Potassium Iodide DropsGeneric Name: Potassium Iodide (poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide)Brand Name: SSKIPotassium Iodide Drops are used for:Treating lung conditions or disease in which mucus complicates the condition (eg, emphysema, bronchial asthma, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Potassium Iodide Drops are an expectorant. It works by...
Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution
Potassium Phosphate Powder for SolutionGeneric Name: Potassium Phosphate (poe-TASS-ee-um FOS-fate)Brand Name: Neutra-Phos-KPotassium Phosphate Powder for Solution is used for:Preventing kidney stones. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution is a urinary acidifier. It works by increasing the amount of acid in th...
potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate
potassium phosphate and sodium phosphateGeneric Name: potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate (poe TASS ee um FOSS fate and SEW dee um FOSS fate)Brand names: K-Phos M.F., K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, Neutra-Phos, Uro-KP-Neutral, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Vis-Phos NWhat are potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in...
Potassium Products
Potassium ProductsPronunciation: (poe-TAS-ee-um)Class: ElectrolyteTrade Names:Effer-K- Tablets, effervescent potassium 25 mEq (as bicarbonate and citrate)Trade Names:K-Lor- Powder, oral potassium chloride 20 mEq/packetTrade Names:K•Lyte- Tablets, effervescent potassium 25 mEq (as bicarbonate and citrate)Trade Names:K•Lyte DS- Tablets, effervescent potassium 50...
potassium supplement Oral, Parenteral
potassium supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Effer-KGlu-KK+Care ETK-LyteK-Lyte ClK-TabPotassiminTri-KUrocit-K 10In CanadaK-10 SolutionKaochlor 10Kaochlor 20KaonK-LorK-Lyte/CiPotassium ChloridePotassium-RougierRoychlorAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, EffervescentSolutionCapsuleTablet, Extended R...
Potassium-Rougier
Potassium-RougierGeneric Name: potassium supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Effer-KGlu-KK+Care ETK-LyteK-Lyte ClK-TabPotassiminTri-KUrocit-K 10In CanadaK-10 SolutionKaochlor 10Kaochlor 20KaonK-LorK-Lyte/CiPotassium ChloridePotassium-RougierRoychlorAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, EffervescentSolu...
Povidone/Iodine Cream
Povidone/Iodine CreamGeneric Name: Povidone/Iodine (POE-vi-done/EYE-oh-dine)Brand Name: Examples include Betadine and PharmadinePovidone/Iodine Cream is used for:Treating minor wounds and infections, as well as killing bacteria.Povidone/Iodine Cream is an antiseptic combination. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Povidone/Iodine Cream if:you are allergic to...