Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
glucose, Quantity: 50 g/L; potassium chloride, Quantity: 1.5 g/L
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Injection, solution
Excipient Ingredients: hydrochloric acid; water for injections
Intravenous
1000mL x 12
Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
The Potassium Chloride in Glucose (5%) Intravenous Infusion is indicated for replenishing fluid losses, as an energy source and for restoration or maintenance of potassium and chloride ion concentrations. This is also an alternative route of administration for the patients who are unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalaemia is severe. It may be used as a vehicle of drug delivery where intravenous delivery is appropriate and the drug is compatible with this solution.
Visual Identification: Clear colourless solution; Container Type: Bag; Container Life Time: 24 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Registered
1991-09-30
Baxter Page 1 of 2 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN GLUCOSE 5% INTRAVENOUS INFUSION CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET? This leaflet answers some common questions about POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN GLUCOSE 5 % INTRAVENOUS (IV) INFUSION. It does not contain all of the available information. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has prescribed Potassium Chloride in Glucose IV Infusion for you in the knowledge that the benefits outweigh any possible risks. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT RECEIVING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. WHAT POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN GLUCOSE IV INFUSION IS USED FOR Potassium Chloride in Glucose IV Infusion is used to replace and maintain body fluid and mineral salts such as potassium chloride that may be lost for a variety of medical reasons. Potassium Chloride in Glucose IV Infusion is especially suitable when the losses result in depletion of the body’s stores of potassium. Glucose is used by the body as a source of energy. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN THE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN GLUCOSE IV INFUSION _POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN _ _GLUCOSE IV INFUSION SHOULD _ _NOT BE GIVEN TO YOU IF YOU _ _HAVE: _ • had an allergic reaction to corn or corn products (as glucose is produced from cornstarch). Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, peeling of the skin, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, which may cause difficulty swallowing or shortness of breath. • already too much glucose in your blood that is not being corrected with medication • congestive heart failure (constant wheezing, shortness of breath) • had a stroke • you have liver disease or • severe kidney problems (not passing urine) • untreated Addison’s disease • severe burns across your body Also, the product should not be used if the expiry date printed on the bottom of the bag has passed, or if the packaging is torn or shows any signs of tampering. _YOU MUST TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF _ _YOU:_ • have heart Read the complete document
BAXTER POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE Intravenous Infusion Version 2.0 1 of 16 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – BAXTER POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (0.15% OR 0.224%) AND 5% GLUCOSE (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GLUCOSE) INTRAVENOUS INFUSION 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Potassium chloride and glucose. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Baxter Potassium Chloride and Glucose Intravenous (IV) Infusions are sterile, non-pyrogenic solutions. The concentrations of the active ingredients dissolved in 1 litre of water for injections are shown in Table 1 below. They do not contain antimicrobial agent or added buffer and have a pH of 3.5 – 6.5. Their osmolarities are in the upper level of the isotonic range as listed in Table 1. TABLE 1: BAXTER POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE IV INFUSION PREPARATIONS CODE NO NAME AND QUANTITY OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENTS [ENERGY (KJ/L)] OSMOLARITY Α (MOSMOL/L) ARTG PACK SIZE* (ML) AHB1134 Potassium Chloride 0.15% (20 mmol/L) and Glucose 5% (278 mmol/L) [835 kJ/L] 317 (318) 19465 1000 AHB1174 Potassium Chloride 0.224% (30 mmol/L) and Glucose 5% (278 mmol/L) [835 kJ/L] 340 (338) 19469 1000 Osmolarity Α is a calculated figure, whilst figures in the bracket are approximately Osmolality (mOsmol/kg). 1 gram of glucose provides 16.7 kiloJoules (kJ) of energy. * _Not all packs are marketed_ For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 List of Excipients. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Clear colourless solution for Intravenous Infusion. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Baxter Potassium Chloride and Glucose IV Infusion is indicated for replenishing fluid losses, as an energy source and for restoration or maintenance of potassium and chloride ion concentrations. This is also an alternative route of administration for the patients who are unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalaemia is severe. It may be used as a vehicle of drug delivery where intravenous delivery is appropriate and the drug is compatible with this solution. BAXTER POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE Intravenous Infusion Version 2.0 2 of Read the complete document