Medications for Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
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Keveyis (dichlorphenamide)
(Dichlorphenamide)Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Usage: KEVEYIS is indicated for the treatment of primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and related variants.
Klor-con (potassium chloride)
(Potassium Chloride)Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
Usage: This drug is indicated for patients with hypokalemia, including those with metabolic alkalosis, digitalis intoxication, and familial periodic paralysis. It is also used to prevent hypokalemia in at-risk patients, such as those with significant cardiac arrhythmias. Caution is advised due to potential gastrointestinal bleeding risks.
Potassium chloride (potassium chloride)
(potassium chloride)Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC
Usage: This drug is indicated for treating hypokalemia, particularly in patients with digitalis intoxication or familial periodic paralysis. It may also prevent hypokalemia in at-risk patients, especially those with cardiac arrhythmias or on diuretics, when oral potassium forms are unsuitable for use.
Potassium chloride (potassium chloride)
(potassium chloride)Proficient Rx LP
Usage: This medication is indicated for treating hypokalemia (low potassium levels), particularly in patients with digitalis intoxication or hypokalemic periodic paralysis. It may also prevent hypokalemia in at-risk patients, such as those with cardiac arrhythmias, but should be used cautiously in patients already on diuretics.
Potassium chloride (potassium chloride)
(potassium chloride)Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Usage: This drug is indicated for treating hypokalemia (with or without metabolic alkalosis), preventing hypokalemia in at-risk patients (e.g., those with digitalis intoxication or cardiac arrhythmias), and addressing compliance issues in patients unable to use liquid or effervescent potassium supplements.
Potassium chloride extended-release (potassium chloride)
(Potassium Chloride)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Usage: This drug is indicated for treating hypokalemia, including in cases of digitalis intoxication and familial periodic paralysis. It is also used to prevent hypokalemia in high-risk patients, particularly those with cardiac issues or undergoing diuretic therapy. Potassium salts should be reserved for patients unable to tolerate other forms.
Towerx effervescent potassium (potassium bicarbonate)
(POTASSIUM BICARBONATE)Tower Laboratories Ltd
Usage: This drug is indicated for treating hypokalemia (with or without metabolic alkalosis), digitalis intoxication, and periodic paralysis. It's also used to prevent potassium depletion in patients on diuretics, with hepatic cirrhosis, or other conditions causing potassium loss. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended.