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In acute hypokalaemia, parenteral potassium chloride promptly corrects the plasma potassium deficit, restoring potassium-dependent physiological functions, including the normal electrical excitability of nerves and muscles.
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- Potassium Chloride Concentrate BP, 15% w/v, 1.5g in 10mlADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 6Document updated
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