Drug Detail:Potassium phosphate (Potassium phosphate [ poe-tass-ee-um-foss-fate ])
Drug Class: Minerals and electrolytes
Usual Adult Dose for Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia: Dose and rate of administration are dependent on individual patient needs
Total parenteral nutrition: 12 to 15 millimolar phosphorous is recommended for each 500 mL 50% dextrose injection
- Keep in mind the amount of potassium being infused; monitor serum potassium and/or electrocardiographic changes as needed
Comments:
- Must be diluted before administration.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia: Dose and rate of administration are dependent on individual patient needs
Infants receiving total parenteral nutrition: 1.5 to 2 millimolar phosphorous/kg/day
- Keep in mind the amount of potassium being infused; monitor serum potassium and/or electrocardiographic changes as needed
Comments:
- Must be diluted before administration.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Use with caution in severe renal failure.
- Potassium retention may occur in patients with diminished renal function.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Diseases where high potassium, high phosphorous, or low calcium levels may be encountered.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Must be diluted before administration
Storage requirements: Store at room temperature