KESOL INJECTION

Kesol Injection contains potassium chloride for intravenous administration which is used to replenish defeciency of potassium in your body and is helpful to treat the symptoms like irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, vomiting, etc. caused due to drop in blood potassium levels. This injection should be taken on doctor's advise only.

Dosage

Overdose

This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse thus chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of this injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed to take any dose of this injection inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Kesol Injection is a sterile medicine containing potassium chloride for intravenous injection which is given for fluid and electrolyte replacement in case of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) which may lead to irregular heartbeats, weakness and muscle cramps. This medicine brings blood potassium levels to a normal range and offers relief in symptoms of potassium deficiency.

Directions for Use

• This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
• Do not self inject. Follow any after care instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Kesol Injection during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the use of Kesol Injection during pregnancy. This medicine should be taken by a pregnant woman only when clearly prescribed by a doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Kesol Injection while breastfeeding?

There is insufficient data on the safe use of Kesol Injection in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor about this medicine and do not self medicate in any case.

Driving

Can I drive if I have been given Kesol Injection?

Kesol Injection does not affect your driving ability but do not drive unless you have been certified fit to drive from your doctor.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Kesol Injection?

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, if you consume alcohol too often discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You suffer from a kidney disease
• You are giving this injection to a low birth weight baby
• You experience any breathing difficulty or cough after this medicine
• You may be advised blood tests to monitor electrolyte levels

Contraindications

If you are allergic to any ingredient mentioned in this medicine. If you have high levels of potassium (Hyperkalemia).

Side effects

• Pain at injection site
• Redness and swelling at the site of injection
• Breathlessness
• Irregular heartbeats
• Increased potassium levels
• Decreased sodium levels

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of this medicine and medicinal agents which have a tendency to increase potassium levels (Hyerkalemia) such as waterpills like spironolactone, blood pressure lowering medicines like captopril, eprosartan and immune system supressing medicines such as cyclosporine, should be avoided as it can lead to increase of potassium levels at a very alraming rate.
• Concomitant use of this medication with medicines that lower the sodium level (Hyponatremia) should be avoided as this medicine further lowers thr sodium levels.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store at a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Discard any unused medicine

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it safe to give Kesol Injection to a heart patient?

Kesol Injection can be given to a heart patient if indicated and considered necessary by a doctor. This medicine should be administerd under expert supervision and do not self medicate in any case.

Can I take Kesol Injection for muscle weakness?

Kesol Injection should not be take in general for any weakness unless prescribed by a doctor. If the cause of your muscle weakness is low blood potassium levels, your doctor may prescribe the required dose of Kesol Injection. Do not self medicate or self inject.