What are the symptoms of potassium chloride deficiency

Potassium plays a vital role in the osmotic pressure of the body. If there is a lack of potassium, it will lead to dehydration, severe nausea, and vomiting. Clinically, potassium is supplemented through potassium chloride, which can allow our body to quickly return to normal state. We should have some understanding of ourselves, and make timely diagnosis and treatment if we have any uncomfortable symptoms. So, what are the symptoms of potassium chloride deficiency?

1. Medical Clinical

Potassium chloride is a commonly used electrolyte balance regulator in clinical practice. It has definite clinical efficacy and is widely used in various clinical departments. It is used to treat and prevent hypokalemia caused by various reasons (insufficient food intake, vomiting, severe diarrhea, use of potassium-excreting diuretics or long-term use of glucocorticoids and adrenocortical stimulating hormone, potassium-losing nephropathy, Bartter syndrome, etc.); it can also be used for frequent, multifocal premature beats or rapid arrhythmias caused by cardiac and renal edema and poisoning by cardiac glycosides such as digitalis.

2. Storage method

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. It should be stored separately from oxidants and should not be mixed. The storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain leaks.

3. Security risks

Operate in a closed environment and enhance ventilation. Operators must undergo special training and strictly abide by operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter dust masks, chemical safety glasses, anti-toxic penetration work clothes, and rubber gloves. Avoid generating dust. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Be careful when loading and unloading to prevent damage to the packaging and containers. Equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues.

4. Adverse reactions

Oral administration of potassium chloride can easily cause stomach upset. Intravenous drip with high potassium chloride concentration can cause phlebitis or venous spasm, can cause hyperkalemia, lead to atrial and ventricular conduction block, sinus arrest, etc.

5. Usage and Dosage

Take orally 1-2g each time, 3 times a day. In emergency, 0.3% to 0.5% potassium chloride solution is dripped intravenously at 1 g per hour. The total amount per time is generally 1.0 to 1.5 g, and usually does not exceed 2 g. For ventricular arrhythmias caused by severe potassium deficiency, especially torsades de pointes and ventricular fibrillation, the concentration of potassium chloride solution can be as high as 0.6% to 0.9%.