Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CNS: confusion, restlessness, weakness.
CV: ARRHYTHMIAS, ECG changes.
GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting.
tablets, capsules only: GI ulceration, stenotic lesions.
Neuro: paralysis, paresthesia.
Drug-Drug:
Potassium Gluconate
(generic available)
Potassium Gluconate/Potassium Chloride
Potassium Gluconate/Potassium Citrate
Normal Daily Requirements
Prevention of hypokalemia during Diuretic Therapy
Treatment of Hypokalemia
potassium gluconate: Kaon, Kaylixir, K-G Elixir
potassium gluconate/potassium chloride: Kolyum
potassium gluconate/potassium citrate: Twin-K
Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration.
Distribution: Enters extracellular fluid; then actively transported into cells.
Metabolism/Excretion: Excreted by the kidneys.
Half-life: Unknown.