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Potawem Injection 10ml
Salt Composition: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- Manufacturer: WEMBRACE BIOPHARMA PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 5 AMPOULE(s) OF 10ML
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children. Store below 25°C. Always check the expiry date before consuming it.
₹20.00₹25.09
Inclusive of all taxes
Product Introduction
Potawem Injection 10ml contains Potassium Chloride, an active ingredient that belongs to electrolyte replacement solutions. Electrolytes are chemicals and salts present in bodily fluids. This medicine is used to treat and prevent hypokalemia, which is characterised by low potassium levels in the blood.
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Potassium Chloride or any of its ingredients. Avoid this medicine if you have hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium levels), impaired kidney function, Addison's disease, severe dehydration, heat cramps, or hyperchloraemia (abnormally elevated chloride levels in the blood). Inform your doctor if any of these conditions apply to you before starting treatment.
Before beginning treatment with Potawem Injection 10ml, notify your doctor if you have heart disease or have recently sustained a severe injury involving a large area of skin, such as a burn. Continuous ECG (electrocardiogram) monitoring is essential during administration to assess cardiac activity.
Common side effects of this medicine include tingling or unusual sensations, muscle weakness or loss of movement, irregular heartbeats or heart attack, elevated potassium levels in the blood, low blood pressure causing dizziness, pain at the injection site, and inflammation of the injected vein.
Uses
Treat and prevent low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia).
How it works
Potawem injection 10ml increases potassium levels in the blood to treat or prevent low potassium levels (hypokalemia). It helps maintain proper bodily functions, nerve signals, and muscles, including the heart.
How to Use
Potawem injection 10ml will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered in a vein (intravenous). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Tingling or odd sensations Muscle weakness or loss of movements Irregular heartbeats or heart attack High potassium levels in the blood Low blood pressure causes dizziness Pain at the injection site Inflammation of the injected vein
Expert Tips
Patients with kidney conditions should use Potawem injection 10ml cautiously. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects to avoid the risk of certain conditions. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Contact your doctor for more information.
References
- Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited; Electronic medicines compendium (emc); [Revised on April 2020] [ Accessed on 27th July 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2797.pdf
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation; US Food and Drug Administration; [Revised on June 2019] [Accessed on 27th July 2023], label (fda.gov)
- Drugs.com; [Revised on March 2023] [ Accessed on 27th July 2023], Potassium Chloride Injection: Package Insert - Drugs.com
- Satyanarayana U, Chakrapani U, Biochemistry, Mineral metabolism, 4th edition, 2013, 404.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Do not use Potawem injection 10ml during pregnancy unless your doctor advises to use it. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Potawem injection 10ml is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Do not use Potawem injection 10ml during breastfeeding unless your doctor advises to use it. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor for more information.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.