POTASSIUM ACETATE injection, solution, concentrate
Potassium Acetate by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Potassium Acetate by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Hospira, Inc., Pfizer Healthcare India Private Limited. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
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DESCRIPTION
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of potassium acetate in water for injection. The solution is administered after dilution by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher. It must not be administered undiluted.
Each 20 mL vial contains 3.93 g of potassium acetate which provides 40 mEq each of potassium (K+) and acetate (CH3COO–). It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer. May contain acetic acid for pH adjustment. pH 6.2 (5.5 to 8.0). The osmolar concentration is 4 mOsmol/mL (calc.).
The solution is intended as an alternative to potassium chloride to provide potassium ion (K+) for addition to large volume infusion fluids for intravenous use.
Potassium acetate, USP is chemically designated CH3COOK, colorless crystals or white crystalline powder very soluble in water.
The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper drug concentration.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
As the principal cation of the intracellular fluid, potassium plays an important role in fluid and electrolyte balance. The normal potassium concentration in the intracellular fluid compartment is about 160 mEq/liter. The normal serum potassium range is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter. The kidney normally regulates potassium balance but does not conserve potassium as well or as promptly as it conserves sodium. The daily turnover of potassium in the normal adult averages 50 to 150 mEq (milliequivalents) and represents 1.5 to 5% of the total potassium content of the body.
Acetate (CH3COO–), a source of hydrogen ion acceptors, is an alternate source of bicarbonate (HCO3–) by metabolic conversion in the liver. This has been shown to proceed readily, even in the presence of severe liver disease.
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq is indicated as a source of potassium, for the addition to large volume intravenous fluids, to prevent or correct hypokalemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific intravenous fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions.
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WARNINGS
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq must be diluted before use.
To avoid potassium intoxication, infuse potassium-containing solutions slowly. Potassium replacement therapy should be monitored whenever possible by continuous or serial electrocardiography (ECG). Serum potassium levels are not necessarily dependable indicators of tissue potassium levels.
Solutions which contain potassium ions should be used with great care, if at all, in patients with hyperkalemia, severe renal failure and in conditions in which potassium retention is present.
In patients with diminished renal function, administration of solutions containing potassium ions may result in potassium retention.
Solutions containing acetate ions should be used with great care in patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis. Acetate should be administered with great care in those conditions in which there is an increased level or an impaired utilization of this ion, such as severe hepatic insufficiency.
WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.
Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. Discard unused portion.
Potassium replacement therapy should be guided primarily by ECG monitoring and secondarily by the serum potassium level.
High plasma concentrations of potassium may cause death by cardiac depression, arrhythmias or arrest.
Use with caution in the presence of cardiac disease, particularly in digitalized patients or in the presence of renal disease.
Solutions containing acetate ion should be used with caution as excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis.Pregnancy
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium acetate. It is also not known whether potassium acetate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Potassium acetate should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of potassium acetate have been established in pediatric patients.
Geriatric Use: An evaluation of current literature revealed no clinical experience identifying differences in response between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Potassium ions are known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions involve the possibility of potassium intoxication. The signs and symptoms of potassium intoxication include paresthesias of the extremities, flaccid paralysis, listlessness, mental confusion, weakness and heaviness of the legs, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, electrocardiographic abnormalities such as disappearance of P waves, spreading and slurring of the QRS complex with development of a biphasic curve and cardiac arrest. (See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.)
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OVERDOSAGE
In the event of overdosage, discontinue infusion containing potassium acetate immediately and institute corrective therapy as indicated to reduce elevated serum potassium levels and restore acid-base balance if necessary. (See WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS.)
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq is administered intravenously only after dilution in a larger volume of fluid. The dose and rate of administration are dependent upon the individual needs of the patient. ECG and serum potassium should be monitored as a guide to dosage. Using aseptic technique, all or part of the contents of one or more vials may be added to other intravenous fluids to provide any desired number of milliequivalents (mEq) of potassium (K+) with an equal number of milliequivalents of acetate (CH3COO–).
Maximum infusion rate: The infusion rate should not exceed 1 mEq/kg/hr.
Normal daily requirements:
Newborn: 2–6 mEq/kg/24 hr. Children: 2–3 mEq/kg/24 hr. Adult: 40–80 mEq/24 hr. Intraosseous infusion can be an alternate route for drug administration when intravenous access is not readily available.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. (See PRECAUTIONS.)
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HOW SUPPLIED
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP is supplied as follows:
Unit of Sale Concentration Each NDC: 0409-8183-25 40 mEq/20 mL NDC: 0409-8183-15 Carton of 25 (2 mEq/mL) Single-Dose Fliptop Vial Each container is partially filled to provide air space for complete vacuum withdrawal of the contents into the intravenous container.
Store at 20 to 25ºC (68 to 77ºF). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]
Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
N+ and NOVAPLUS are registered trademarks of Vizient, Inc.
LAB-0902-2.0
9/2017
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Label
NDC: 0409-8183-15
20 mL Single-dosePotassium
Acetate Injection, USPK+
40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL)
CAUTION: MUST BE DILUTED.
FOR INTRAVENOUS USE.NOVAPLUS®
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Tray
NDC: 0409-8183-25
Contains 25 of NDC: 0409-8183-15
Rx only
20 mL Single-dosePOTASSIUM
ACETATE Injection, USP
40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL)CAUTION:
MUST BE DILUTED.
FOR INTRAVENOUS USE.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
POTASSIUM ACETATE
potassium acetate injection, solution, concentrateProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC: 0409-8183 Route of Administration INTRAVENOUS Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength POTASSIUM ACETATE (UNII: M911911U02) (POTASSIUM CATION - UNII:295O53K152) POTASSIUM ACETATE 3.93 g in 20 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) ACETIC ACID (UNII: Q40Q9N063P) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC: 0409-8183-25 25 in 1 TRAY 03/27/2014 1 NDC: 0409-8183-15 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date NDA NDA018896 03/27/2014 Labeler - Hospira, Inc. (141588017) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Hospira, Inc. 093132819 ANALYSIS(0409-8183) , LABEL(0409-8183) , MANUFACTURE(0409-8183) , PACK(0409-8183) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Hospira, Inc. 827731089 ANALYSIS(0409-8183) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Pfizer Healthcare India Private Limited 860037912 ANALYSIS(0409-8183) , LABEL(0409-8183) , MANUFACTURE(0409-8183) , PACK(0409-8183)
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