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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula Cl.K
Molecular Weight 74.551
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Potassium chloride

SMILES

[Cl-].[K+]

InChI

InChIKey=WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight 39.0983
Charge 1
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE
Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Potassium is needed to maintain good health. When potassium level falls below 3.5 mmol/L, Hypokalemia is diagnosed. In case of extremely low level of potassium (lower than 2.5 mmol/L) the following symptoms are appeared: malaise and fatigue. This low level of potassium can lead to severe muscle weakness and paralysis; respiratory failure; intermittent muscle spasms. It is known, foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium supplementation is also recommended as an adjuvant antihypertensive agent for patients with essential hypertension.

Approval Year

1921
1467
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
Phase III
656
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Delay of natural bone loss by higher intakes of specific minerals and vitamins.
2001 May
Patents

Patents

05496816
15

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Potassium is administered in various dosage forms (gluconate, citrate, chloride, bicarbonate). Exact dose should be determined by a doctor. Most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
Route of Administration: Oral
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
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Name Type Language
Potassium chloride
EP   FCC   HSDB   II   INCI   MART.   MI   ORANGE BOOK   USP   USP-RS   VANDF   WHO-DD   WHO-IP  
INCI  
Official Name English
E-508
Code English
KLOR-CON
Brand Name English
KLOTRIX
Brand Name English
MICRO-K
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM (AS CHLORIDE) [VANDF]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE COMPONENT OF TIS-U-SOL
Common Name English
MICRO-K 10
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [MI]
Common Name English
NSC-77368
Code English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [VANDF]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [WHO-IP]
Common Name English
E 508
Code English
POTASSIUM(I) CHLORIDE
Systematic Name English
Potassium chloride [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
TIS-U-SOL COMPONENT POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Common Name English
INS-508
Code English
CHLORIDE (AS POTASSIUM)
VANDF  
Common Name English
K-TAB
Brand Name English
TEN-K
Brand Name English
THAM-E COMPONENT POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [USP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
NEOBAKASAL
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [HSDB]
Common Name English
KALI MURIATICUM [HPUS]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE COMPONENT OF THAM-E
Common Name English
KALI MURIATICUM
HPUS  
Common Name English
KAON CL-10
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [USP-RS]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [INCI]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [FCC]
Common Name English
CHLORIDE (AS POTASSIUM) [VANDF]
Common Name English
INS NO.508
Code English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [MART.]
Common Name English
HALFLYTELY COMPONENT POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
SYLVINE
Common Name English
SLOW-K
Brand Name English
K+10
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [EP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
KCL
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [II]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE COMPONENT OF HALFLYTELY
Common Name English
B1653 [LANGUAL]
Code English
K-LEASE
Brand Name English
KALII CHLORIDUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
Common Name English
MICRO-K LS
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM MONOCHLORIDE
Systematic Name English
K+8
Brand Name English
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [JAN]
Common Name English
KAON CL
Brand Name English
SYLVITE
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CFR 21 CFR 184.1622
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WHO-ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST 26.1
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WHO-ATC B05XA01
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WHO-VATC QA12BA01
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JECFA EVALUATION INS-508
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NCI_THESAURUS C29730
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WHO-VATC QB05XA01
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DSLD 2903 (Number of products:117)
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WHO-ATC A12BA01
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 13904
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FDA ORPHAN DRUG 403513
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WHO-ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST 26.2
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FDA ORPHAN DRUG 616817
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WHO-VATC QA12BA51
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WHO-ATC A12BA51
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CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (GSFA) INS-508
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Code System Code Type Description
CAS
7447-40-7
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FDA UNII
660YQ98I10
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CHEBI
32588
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NSC
77368
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
231-211-8
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RXCUI
8591
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PRIMARY RxNorm
NCI_THESAURUS
C47679
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1200731
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1548190
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WIKIPEDIA
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
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DAILYMED
660YQ98I10
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PUBCHEM
4873
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WHO INTERNATIONAL PHARMACOPEIA
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
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PRIMARY Description: Colourless crystals or a white, crystalline powder; odourless. Solubility: Soluble in 3 parts of water; practically insoluble in ethanol (~750 g/l) TS. Category: Ionic equilibration agent. Storage: Potassium chloride should be kept in a well-closed container.Labelling. The designation Potassium chloride for parenteral use indicates that the substance complies with the additionalrequirement given at the end of this monograph and may be used for parenteral administration or for other sterile applications. Definition: Potassium chloride contains not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of KCl, calculated with reference to thedried substance.
SMS_ID
100000091807
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EVMPD
SUB12559MIG
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DRUG BANK
DB00761
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID5021178
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MERCK INDEX
m9012
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PRIMARY Merck Index
WIKIPEDIA
Potassium chloride (medical use)
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HSDB
1252
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MESH
D011189
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DRUG CENTRAL
4199
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Related Record Type Details
Structure of POTASSIUM CATION
ACTIVE MOIETY
Name Property Type Amount Referenced Substance Defining Parameters References
Route of Elimination PHARMACOKINETIC
MAXIMUM TOLERATED DOSE TOXICITY SERUM POTASSIUM GREATER THAN 2.5 mEq/L: 200 mEq PER 24 HOURS

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