POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

Brand Name & Strength

DBL Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate Concentrated Injection 1.361 g/10 ml (Each 10 ml contains 10 mmol potassium ions, 10 mmol phosphate ions & 20 mmol hydrogen ions)

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Dilute up to 10 mmol phosphate in 100 ml or 250 ml diluent *Dose, concentration of infusion and rate of administration may be dependent on patient condition and specific institution policy.

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Administer over 12 hr (adults); over 6 hr (children) not to exceed 0.2 mmol/kg/hr Administer over 4 – 6 hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately Use immediately

Remarks

Must be diluted before use For peripheral line, should not exceed 10 mmol/250 ml Phosphates are incompatible with calcium, magnesium containing solutions Use of phosphate in severe renal impairment is contraindicated