Potassium chloride

Chemical formula: KCl  Molecular mass: 74.551 g/mol  PubChem compound: 4873

Active ingredient description

Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
A12BA01 Potassium chloride A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12B Potassium → A12BA Potassium
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B05XA01 Potassium chloride B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05X I.V. solution additives → B05XA Electrolyte solutions
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
KLOR-CON Powder for oral solution FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/PLR
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Concentrate for solution for infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
KLOR-CON Extended-release tablet FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/PLR

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 7447-40-7
DrugBank Drug: DB00761
KEGG Drug: D02060
PubChem Compound: 4873
RxNorm Ingredient: 8591
SNOMED-CT Concept: 8631001
Potassium chloride (substance)
UNII Identifier: 660YQ98I10
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

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