Drug Study

Name of Drug Indication Action Contraindication Adverse/Side

Effects
Nursing
Responsibilities
Generic Name:
Kalium Durule

Classification:
Electrolyte

Dosage:
1tab

Frequency:
TID x 3 days
Prevention and
correction of
potassium
deficiency;
when
associated
with alkalosis,
use potassium
chloride
Principal
intracellular cation
of most body
tissues, participates
in a number of
physiologic
processes-
maintaining
intracellular
tonicity,
transmission of
nurse impulses;
contraction of
cardiac, skeletal,
and smooth muscle;
maintenance of
normal renal
function; also plays
a role in
carbohydrate
metabolism and
various enzymatic
reactions.
Contraindicated
with allergy to
tartrazine, aspirin;
therapy with
potassium-sparing
diuretics or
aldosterone-
inhibiting agents;
sever renal
impairment with
oliguria, anuria,
azotemia;
hyperkalemia;
acute dehydration
heat cramps
GI: nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhea

Monitor I&O
Administer oral
drug after meals
or with food and a
full glass of water
to decrease GI
upset
Caution patient
not to chew or
crush tablets; have
patient swallow
tablet whole.