Baxter Viaflex Potassium Chloride 30mmol In Glucose 5% 1000 ml

Isotonic: Potassium 30 mmol/L, Chloride 30 mmol/L, Glucose 278 mmol/L Indications: The Potassium Chloride in Glucose (5%) Intravenous Infusion is indicated for replenishing fluid losses, as an energy source and for restoration or maintenance of potassium and chloride ion concentrations. This is also an alternative route of administration for the patients who are unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalaemia is severe. It may be used as a vehicle of drug delivery where intravenous delivery is appropriate and the drug is compatible with this solution. Contraindications: Although the level of potassium ions in the Potassium Chloride in Glucose (5%) Intravenous Infusion is relatively low, administration of this product is contraindicated in patients suffering from renal impairment with oliguria, anuria or azotemia; untreated chronic adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison disease); hyperadrenalism associated with adrenogenital syndrome; extensive tissue breakdown such as in severe burns; hyperkalaemia of any form. Potassium is contraindicated in patients having a disease associated with abnormality of AV conduction in the heart, because an increase potassium level (hyperkalaemia) may worsen the degree of this heart block syndrome. Cornstarch is the raw material for the production of glucose. Therefore, for patients known to have an allergy to corn, or corn products, the Potassium Chloride in Glucose (5%) Intravenous Infusion is contra-indicated. *This product image is only for reference.