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General Information of Drug (ID: DMMTAJC)

Drug Name
Potassium Chloride
Synonyms
Acronitol; Celeka; Chloropotassuril; Chlorvescent; Durekal; Durules; Enpott; Enseal; Infalyte; KCL; KSR; Kadalex; Kalcorid; Kaleorid; Kaleorod; Kaliduron; Kaliglutol; Kalilente; Kalinorm; Kaliolite; Kalipor; Kalipoz; Kalitabs; Kaliumchlorid; Kaochlor; Kaskay; Kato; Kayback; Kayciel; Kaysiel; Keylyte; Kloren; Klorvess; Klotrix; Kolyum; Miopotasio; Neobakasal; Pfiklor; Potasion; Potasol; Potavescent; Rekawan; Selora; Steropotassium; Sylvite; [KCl]; Chlorid draselny; Chlorid draselny [Czech]; Chloride of potash; Conductance standard solution; Dipotassium dichloride; Emplets potassium chloride; K Tab; KCL Retard; KM potassium chloride; Kalinorm Depottab; Kalitrans Retard; Kalium Duriles; Kalium Durules; Kalium Retard; Kalium SR; Kaon Cl; Kaon Ultra; Kay Ciel; Kelp salt; Leo K; Monopotassium chloride; Muriate of potash; Natural sylvite; Plus Kalium Retard; Potassium Chloride BP; Potassium Chloride in Plastic Container; Potassium Cl; Potassium chloride [JAN]; Potassium chloride solution; Potassium chloride standard; Potassium monochloride; Potassium muriate; Rekawan Retard; Repone K; Sal digestnum sylvii; Super K; Tripotassium trichloride; Trona muriate of potash; Trona potassium chloride; Ultra K Chlor; IN2900; Potassium Chloride 10meq in Plastic Container; Potassium chloride 20meq inplastic container; Potassium chloride 30meq in plastic container; Potassium chloride 40meq in plastic container; Addi-K; Apo-K; Cena-K; Chloride, Potassium; Chloropotassuril diffu-K; Diffu-K; Duffi-K; Durules-K; K+10; K+8; K-10; K-Care; K-Contin; K-Dur; K-Grad; K-Lease; K-Lor; K-Lyte Cl; K-Norm; K-SR; K-Sol; K-Tab; K. tab; KCL (TN); KCl-retard Zyma; Kalinor-Retard P; Kalium S.R; Kalium-Durettes; Kalium-R; Kalium-duriles; Kaon Cl-10; Kaon-Cl; Kaon-Cl 10; Kaon-Cl TABS; Kaon-ci; Kay-Ciel; Kay-EM; Klor-Con; Klor-Con M10; Klor-Con M15; Klor-Con M20; Klor-Lyte; Klotrix (TN); Lento-K; Lento-Kalium; Leo-K; Micro-K; Micro-K 10; Micro-K Extentcaps; Micro-K LS; Micro-Kalium Retard; Nu-K; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACS; Peter-kal; Potassium atomic spectroscopy standard concentrate 1.00 g K; Potassium chloride (K3Cl3); Potassium chloride (KCl); Potassium standard concentrate 10.00 g K; Potassium thallium chloride (KTlCl); Repone-K; Rum-K; Sando-K; Slow-K; Slow-K tablets; Span-K; Super K (salt); Ten-K; Clor-K-Zaf; Hydrochloric acid potassium salt (1:1); ISA (ionic strength adjustment solution: 1 M KCl); K-Lyte/Cl; K-Predne-Dome; K-dur (TN); K-lyte/C1; Kalium S.R.; Kaon-Cl (TN); Kay-Cee-L; Klor-con (TN); Potassium chloride (JP15/USP); Ultra-K-Chlor; Conductivity Standard Solution, 1413-S/cm; Conductivity Standard Solution, 500-S/cm; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, U.S.P.; 11118_FLUKA
Indication
Disease Entry ICD 11 Status REF
Hypokalemia 5C77 Approved [1]
Therapeutic Class
Dietary supplement
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
ATC Code
: Potassium Chloride
A12AX: Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs
A12A: CALCIUM
A12: MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
A: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
A12BA01: Potassium Chloride
A12BA: Potassium
A12B: POTASSIUM
A12: MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
A: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
: Potassium Chloride
B05DA: Isotonic solutions
B05D: PERITONEAL DIALYTICS
B05: BLOOD SUBSTITUTES AND PERFUSION SOLUTIONS
B: BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS
: Potassium Chloride
B05DB: Hypertonic solutions
B05D: PERITONEAL DIALYTICS
B05: BLOOD SUBSTITUTES AND PERFUSION SOLUTIONS
B: BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS
B05XA01: Potassium Chloride
B05XA: Electrolyte solutions
B05X: I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES
B05: BLOOD SUBSTITUTES AND PERFUSION SOLUTIONS
B: BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS
Drug Type
Small molecular drug
Structure
3D MOL 2D MOL
#Ro5 Violations (Lipinski):
0		 Molecular Weight 74.55
Logarithm of the Partition Coefficient Not Available
Rotatable Bond Count 0
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count 1
ADMET Property
BDDCS Class
Biopharmaceutics Drug Disposition Classification System (BDDCS) Class 3: high solubility and low permeability [2]
Elimination
85% of drug is excreted from urine in the unchanged form [2]
Water Solubility
The ability of drug to dissolve in water is measured as 333.3 mg/mL [2]
Chemical Identifiers
Formula
ClK
IUPAC Name
potassium;chloride
Canonical SMILES
[Cl-].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InChIKey
WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Cross-matching ID
PubChem CID
4873
ChEBI ID
CHEMBL1200731
CAS Number
7447-40-7
UNII
660YQ98I10
DrugBank ID
DB00761
TTD ID
D0E9JM
VARIDT ID
DR00184
ACDINA ID
D00543
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Drug Therapeutic Target (DTT)
DTT Name DTT ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Solute carrier family 12 member 1 (SLC12A1) TTS087L S12A1_HUMAN Modulator [3]

Drug Transporter (DTP)
DTP Name DTP ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Electroneutral potassium-chloride cotransporter 3 (SLC12A6) DTMA4FJ S12A6_HUMAN Substrate [4]
Electroneutral potassium-chloride cotransporter 2 (SLC12A5) DTD62VB S12A5_HUMAN Substrate [5]
Electroneutral potassium-chloride cotransporter 1 (SLC12A4) DTY25IU S12A4_HUMAN Substrate [6]
Basolateral Na-K-Cl symporter (SLC12A2) DTHKL3Q S12A2_HUMAN Substrate [7]
Bumetanide-sensitive sodium-(potassium)-chloride cotransporter 2 (SLC12A1) DTO1UQY S12A1_HUMAN Substrate [8]
Organic cation/carnitine transporter 2 (SLC22A5) DT3HUVD S22A5_HUMAN Substrate [9]

Drug Off-Target (DOT)
DOT Name DOT ID UniProt ID Interaction REF
Kallikrein-8 (KLK8) OTGVGHXY KLK8_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [10]
Nuclear receptor subfamily 4immunitygroup A member 1 (NR4A1) OTGP6GA4 NR4A1_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [11]
Protein FosB (FOSB) OTW6C05J FOSB_HUMAN Gene/Protein Processing [11]
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Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Information of This Drug

Coadministration of a Drug Treating the Disease Different from Potassium Chloride (Comorbidity)
DDI Drug Name DDI Drug ID Severity Mechanism Comorbidity REF
Mepyramine DMB4SFH Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Mepyramine. Allergic/hypersensitivity disorder [4A80-4A8Z] [12]
Phenyltoloxamine DMKAEQW Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Phenyltoloxamine. Allergic/hypersensitivity disorder [4A80-4A8Z] [12]
Desipramine DMT2FDC Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Desipramine. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [6A05] [13]
Phenylbutazone DMAYL0T Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Phenylbutazone. Chronic pain [MG30] [14]
Ketoprofen DMRKXPT Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Ketoprofen. Chronic pain [MG30] [14]
Drospirenone DM1A9W3 Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Drospirenone. Contraceptive management [QA21] [15]
Cyclobenzaprine DM1YBRM Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Cyclobenzaprine. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [13]
Clomipramine DMINRKW Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Clomipramine. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [13]
Doxepin DMPI98T Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Doxepin. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [12]
Mefenamic acid DMK7HFI Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Mefenamic acid. Female pelvic pain [GA34] [14]
Eprosartan DM07K2I Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Eprosartan. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [16]
Aliskiren DM1BV7W Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Aliskiren. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [17]
Captopril DM458UM Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Captopril. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [18]
TAK-491 DMCF6SX Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and TAK-491. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [16]
Perindopril DMOPZDT Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Perindopril. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [18]
Quinapril DMR8H31 Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Quinapril. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [18]
Telmisartan DMS3GX2 Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Telmisartan. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [16]
Irbesartan DMTP1DC Major Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Irbesartan. Hypertension [BA00-BA04] [19]
Tolvaptan DMIWFRL Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Tolvaptan. Hypo-osmolality/hyponatraemia [5C72] [20]
Meclofenamic acid DM05FXR Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Meclofenamic acid. Inflammatory spondyloarthritis [FA92] [21]
Clidinium DMUMQZ0 Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Clidinium. Irritable bowel syndrome [DD91] [13]
Dicyclomine DMZSDGX Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Dicyclomine. Irritable bowel syndrome [DD91] [13]
Promethazine DM6I5GR Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Promethazine. Nausea/vomiting [MD90] [13]
Diflunisal DM7EN8I Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Diflunisal. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [14]
Ibuprofen DM8VCBE Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Ibuprofen. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [14]
Biperiden DME78OA Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Biperiden. Parkinsonism [8A00] [13]
Orphenadrine DMW542E Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Orphenadrine. Parkinsonism [8A00] [13]
Bromfenac DMKB79O Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Bromfenac. Postoperative inflammation [1A00-CA43] [14]
Meloxicam DM2AR7L Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Meloxicam. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [14]
Oxaprozin DM9UB0P Moderate Increased risk of hyperkalemia by the combination of Potassium chloride and Oxaprozin. Rheumatoid arthritis [FA20] [14]
Molindone DMAH70G Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Molindone. Schizophrenia [6A20] [13]
Brompheniramine DMFOVSD Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Brompheniramine. Vasomotor/allergic rhinitis [CA08] [13]
Acrivastine DMTIGA0 Major Increased risk of GI mucosal injury/bleeding risk by the combination of Potassium chloride and Acrivastine. Vasomotor/allergic rhinitis [CA08] [13]
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Drug Inactive Ingredient(s) (DIG) and Formulation(s) of This Drug

DIG
DIG Name DIG ID PubChem CID Functional Classification
Allura red AC dye E00338 33258 Colorant
Alpha-tocopherol E00243 14985 Antimicrobial preservative; Antioxidant
Diethyl phthalate E00135 6781 Plasticizing agent; Solvent
FD&C blue no. 1 E00263 19700 Colorant
FD&C blue no. 2 E00446 2723854 Colorant
Isopropyl alcohol E00070 3776 Antimicrobial preservative; Solvent
Oleic acid E00421 445639 Emulsifying agent; Penetration agent; Solubilizing agent
Quinoline yellow WS E00309 24671 Colorant
Sodium lauryl sulfate E00464 3423265 Emulsifying agent; Modified-release agent; Penetration agent; Solubilizing agent; Surfactant; lubricant
Sodium stearyl fumarate E00545 23665634 lubricant
Stearic acid E00079 5281 Emulsifying agent; Solubilizing agent; Viscosity-controlling agent; lubricant
Sunset yellow FCF E00255 17730 Colorant
Vanillin E00049 1183 Flavoring agent
Acetyltributyl citrate E00127 6505 Plasticizing agent
Ammonia E00007 222 Alkalizing agent
Butyl alcohol E00011 263 Flavoring agent; Solvent
Calcium stearate E00244 15324 lubricant
Carmellose sodium E00625 Not Available Disintegrant
Citric acid monohydrate E00271 22230 Acidulant; Antioxidant; Buffering agent; Complexing agent; Flavoring agent
Crospovidone E00626 Not Available Disintegrant
Dibutyl sebacate E00160 7986 Plasticizing agent
Eisenoxyd E00585 56841934 Colorant
FD&C red no. 3 E00629 Not Available Colorant
Ferric hydroxide oxide yellow E00539 23320441 Colorant
Ferrosoferric oxide E00231 14789 Colorant
Magnesium stearate E00208 11177 lubricant
Polyethylene glycol 1000 E00647 Not Available Coating agent; Diluent; Ointment base; Plasticizing agent; Solvent; Suppository base; lubricant
Polyvinyl alcohol E00666 Not Available Coating agent; Emulsion stabilizing agent; Film/Membrane-forming agent
Potassium hydroxide E00233 14797 Alkalizing agent
Povidone E00667 Not Available Binding agent; Coating agent; Disintegrant; Film/membrane-forming agent; Solubilizing agent; Suspending agent
Propylene glycol E00040 1030 Antimicrobial preservative; Humectant; Plasticizing agent; Solvent
Silicon dioxide E00670 Not Available Anticaking agent; Opacifying agent; Viscosity-controlling agent
Talc E00520 16211421 Anticaking agent; Diluent; Glidant; lubricant
Titanium dioxide E00322 26042 Coating agent; Colorant; Opacifying agent
Triacetin E00080 5541 Humectant; Plasticizing agent; Solvent
Triethyl citrate E00128 6506 Plasticizing agent; Solvent
Water E00035 962 Solvent
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Pharmaceutical Formulation
Formulation Name Drug Dosage Dosage Form Route
Potassium chloride 10 meq tablet 10 meq Extended Release Oral Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 8 meq tablet 8 meq Extended Release Oral Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 10 meq capsule 10 meq Extended Release Oral Capsule Oral
Potassium chloride 20 meq tablet 20 meq Extended Release Oral Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 8 meq capsule 8 meq Extended Release Oral Capsule Oral
Potassium chloride 1500 mg tablet 1500 mg Extended Release Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 750 mg tablet 750 mg Extended Release Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 10 meq tablet 10 meq Extended Release Tablet Oral
Potassium chloride 20 meq tablet 20 meq Extended Release Tablet Oral
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