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About Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate.

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

In some cases, Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection may cause side effects such as pain at the site of injection, nausea, muscle weakness, and tingling sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection

Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

Directions for Use

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate. Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), impaired kidney function, Addison’s disease (hormonal disorder), if you are very dehydrated, have heat cramps, or hyperchloraemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood). Inform your doctor if you have heart disease or have had a severe injury such as a burn. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideMeclizine
Critical
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical

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Potassium chlorideMeclizine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Meclizine and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection (oral form) together can increase the potassium levels in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meclizine with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Propantheline with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Disopyramide and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection and Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideAmitriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
The combination of Amitriptyline and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection may cause stomach and upper intestinal discomfort. (Only applicable to an oral preparation)

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amitriptyline and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended as it can possibly lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (in particular with blood), decreased hunger, and black stools while taking these medications, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideChlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDimenhydrinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is generally not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideTrospium
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Trospium with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection:
Taking Difenoxin and Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try meditation or yoga, as they can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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    by Others

    12.24per tablet
  • Potassium Chloride ( Neon ) Injection 10 ml

    by Others

    2.25per tablet
  • Potassium Chloride 15% Injection 10 ml

    by Others

    1.80per tablet
  • Potahin-CL 15% Injection 10 ml

    by Others

    2.65per tablet

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency.

Medipot 150mg/10ml Injection may cause low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

It is not recommended to take potassium-sparing diuretics, except in case of severe potassium deficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMILORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • ALISKIREN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TACROLIMUS

Special Advise

  • Continuous monitoring of Electrocardiogram (ECG) is advised. 
  • Urine flow, serum electrolyte levels, and acid-base status should be monitored.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypokalaemia (low potassium): It is a condition in which the serum concentration of potassium is below normal. Inadequate dietary intake of potassium, chronic kidney disease, use of medication (such as diuretics or antibiotics), and loss of gastrointestinal fluids through diarrhoea, vomiting or laxative use could be the causes of hypokalaemia. Symptoms include weakness, muscle pain, constipation, palpitations, or numbness.

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