Potassium Ion

Potassium Ion Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.

Table Of contents

• Potassium Ion
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Potassium Ion
Generic	Potassium cation
Potassium cation Other Names	Potassium ion, potassium(1+), potassium(1+) ion
Type
Formula	K
Weight	Average: 39.0983 Monoisotopic: 38.963706861
Groups	Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Potassium is used to regulate hypokalemia as a primary condition or secondary to other medical conditions.

How Potassium Ion works

Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Elimination Route

Mostly urine but also skin and feces.

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