potassium acetate injection, USP - PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE Other | Pfizer Medical Information - US

If you provide additional keywords, you may be able to browse through our database of Scientific Response Documents.

Our scientific content is evidence-based, scientifically balanced and non-promotional. It undergoes rigorous internal medical review and is updated regularly to reflect new information.

100 mEq/50 mL

(2 mEq/mL)

(2 mEq K+/mL and 2 mEq CH3COO-/mL)

Pharmacy Bulk Package –

Not for Direct Infusion.

CONCENTRATED SOLUTION –

FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY AFTER

DILUTION AND THOROUGH MIXING.

Glass Fliptop Vial

Rx only

If you provide additional keywords, you may be able to browse through our database of Scientific Response Documents.

Our scientific content is evidence-based, scientifically balanced and non-promotional. It undergoes rigorous internal medical review and is updated regularly to reflect new information.

potassium acetate injection, USP - PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE Quick Finder

Pfizer samples (for eligible HCPs)

Requests for samples of prescription medications can be made by contacting Pfizer for Professionals at 1-800-505-4426 or by visiting the PfizerPro website www.pfizerpro.com.
Report an adverse event or concern about the quality of a Pfizer product

To report an adverse event related to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY®, COVID-19 mRNA, Vaccine BNT162b2 or BNT162) or Pfizer COVID-19 Treatment (also known as PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets)), and you are not part of a clinical trial* for this product, click the link below to submit your information:
Pfizer Safety Reporting Site
*If you are involved in a clinical trial for either product, adverse events should be reported to your coordinating study site.
If you cannot use the above website or would like to report an adverse event related to a different Pfizer product, please call Pfizer Safety at (800) 438-1985.
If you prefer, you may contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling (800)-332-1088.
Assistance programs (for eligible patients)

Pfizer RxPathways connects eligible patients to a range of assistance programs that offer insurance support, co-pay help, and medicines for free or at a savings. Patients and physicians can contact RxPathways at (866) 706-2400 or visit the website for more information on these programs www.pfizerrxpathways.com.
Resources

Show All Hide All

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (2 mEq/mL) 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...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (2 mEq/mL) in the Pharmacy Bulk Package is designed for use with manual, gravity flow operations and automated compounding devices for preparing sterile nutrient...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Potassium administration is contraindicated in patients with severe renal insufficiency or adrenal insufficiency and in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered.

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

WARNINGS

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (2 mEq/mL) must be diluted before use.

To avoid potassium intoxication, infuse potassium-containing solutions slowly. Potassium replacement therapy should be monitored whenever...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

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...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

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...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

DESCRIPTION

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (2 mEq/mL) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of potassium acetate in water for injection. The solution...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

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...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

HOW SUPPLIED

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP is a Pharmacy Bulk Package which provides multiple single doses for continuous admixture compounding procedures is supplied as follows:

...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

100 mEq/50 mL

(2 mEq/mL)

...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Contact us.

MI Digital Assistant

Chat online with Pfizer Medical Information regarding your inquiry on a Pfizer medicine.

Call 800-438-1985^*

*Contact Medical Information.

Medical Inquiry

Submit a medical question for Pfizer prescription products.

Report Adverse Event

Pfizer Safety

To report an adverse event related to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY®, COVID-19 mRNA, Vaccine BNT162b2 or BNT162) or Pfizer COVID-19 Treatment (also known as PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets)), and you are not part of a clinical trial* for this product, click the link below to submit your information:

Pfizer Safety Reporting Site

*If you are involved in a clinical trial for either product, adverse events should be reported to your coordinating study site.

If you cannot use the above website or would like to report an adverse event related to a different Pfizer product, please call Pfizer Safety at
(800) 438-1985.

FDA Medwatch

You may also contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly to report adverse events or product quality concerns either online at www.fda.gov/medwatchor by calling
(800)-332-1088.