Molecular Formula: C
2H
3KO
2 Molecular Weight: 98.14232
InChIKey: SCVFZCLFOSHCOH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
A potassium salt used to replenish ELECTROLYTES, for restoration of WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE, as well as a urinary and systemic alkalizer, which can be administered orally or by intravenous infusion. Formerly, it was used in DIURETICS and EXPECTORANTS.
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