Potassium Chloride
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Potassium Chloride Definition
A metal halide composed of potassium and chloride. Potassium maintains intracellular tonicity, is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of blood pressure and normal renal function. This agent has potential antihypertensive effects and when taken as a nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia.
Potassium Chloride Synonyms
Potassium Chloride, Cena-K, K-Lor, Klorvess, Klotrix, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, Potasalan, Slow-K
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