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Potassium Gluconate (potassium gluconate)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly.

Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

Generic name: potassium gluconate
Pronunciation: (poe-TAS-ee-um)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Potassium Gluconate:

  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypokalemia Prevention

Also known as: Hypokalemia Prophylaxis, Hypopotassemia, Hypopotassemia Prophylaxis.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data