Molecular mass: 136.086 g/mol PubChem compound: 516951
Potassium is the principle cation in intracellular fluid. It is involved with carbohydrate metabolism, glycogen storage and protein synthesis. It is involved with transmembrane potential and profound effects on muscle. Phosphorus has many important biochemical functions in the body and is involved in many significant metabolic and enzyme reactions in almost all organs and tissues.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B05XA06 | Potassium phosphate, incl. comb. with other potassium salts | B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05X I.V. solution additives → B05XA Electrolyte solutions |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERILE POTASSIUM ACID PHOSPHATE Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Potassium phosphate is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Canada (CA)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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