Hypokalemia-
Child, adult: 40-100 mEq tab divided in 2-4 doses qd. Use IV when PO isnt feasible or with life-threatening hypokalemia. Dose up to 20 mEq/h in concentrated of < 60 mEq/L. Max 150 mEq qd/(3 mEq/kg qd in child).
Prevention of hypokalemia-
Child, adult: 20 mEq PO qd in divided doses.
K replacement-
Child, adult: Dil in suitable IV solution (max 40 mEq/L); give at < 20 mEq/h. Max 400 mEq/day (3 mEq/kg/day or 40 mEq/m2/day for child). |