Dosage Form: injection, solution
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and
5% Dextrose Injection, USP
in Plastic Container
VIAFLEX Plus Container
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers Description
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment and caloric supply in a single dose container for intravenous administration. It contains no antimicrobial agents. Composition, osmolarity, pH, ionic concentration and caloric content are shown below:
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| Size (mL) | Composition (g/L) | *Osmolarity (mOsmol/L) (calc.) | |||||
| †Dextrose Hydrous, USP | Sodium Chloride, USP (NaCl) | Sodium Lactate, (C3H5NaO3) | Potassium Chloride, USP (KCl) | Calcium Chloride, USP (CaCl2-2H2O) | |||
| Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP | |||||||
| mEq Potassium added | |||||||
| 20 mEq | 1000 | 50 | 6 | 3.1 | 1.79 | 0.2 | 565 |
| 40 mEq | 1000 | 50 | 6 | 3.1 | 3.28 | 0.2 | 605 |
| pH | Ionic Concentration (mEq/L) | Caloric Content (kcal/L) | |||||
| Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP | Sodium | Potassium | Calcium | Chloride | Lactate | ||
| mEq Potassium added | |||||||
| 20 mEq | 5.0 (3.5to6.5) | 130 | 24 | 3 | 129 | 28 | 170 |
| 40 mEq | 5.0 (3.5to6.5) | 130 | 44 | 3 | 149 | 28 | 170 |
The VIAFLEX Plus plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride (PL 146 Plastic). VIAFLEX Plus on the container indicates the presence of a drug additive in a drug vehicle. The VIAFLEX Plus plastic container system utilizes the same container as the VIAFLEX plastic container system. The amount of water that can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container can leach out certain of its chemical components in very small amounts within the expiration period, e.g., di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), up to 5 parts per million. However, the safety of the plastic has been confirmed in tests in animals according to USP biological tests for plastic containers as well as by tissue culture toxicity studies.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers - Clinical Pharmacology
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP have value as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories. It is capable of inducing diuresis depending on the clinical condition of the patient.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP produce a metabolic alkalinizing effect. Lactate ions are metabolized ultimately to carbon dioxide and water, which requires the consumption of hydrogen cations.
Indications and Usage for Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP are indicated as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as alkalinizing agents.
Contraindications
As for other calcium-containing infusion solutions, concomitant administration of ceftriaxone and Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is contraindicated in newborns (≤ 28 days of age), even if separate infusion lines are used (risk of fatal ceftriaxone-calcium salt precipitation in the neonate’s bloodstream).
In patients older than 28 days (including adults), ceftriaxone must not be administered simultaneously with intravenous calcium-containing solutions, including Potasssium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, through the same infusion line (e.g., via Y-connector). If the same infusion line is used for sequential administration, the line must be thoroughly flushed between infusions with a compatible fluid.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sodium lactate.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia.
Warnings
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is not for use for the treatment of lactic acidosis or severe metabolic acidosis.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should not be administered simultaneously with citrate anticoagulated/preserved blood through the same administration set because of the likelihood of coagulation.
The infusion must be stopped immediately if any signs or symptoms of a suspected hypersensitivity reaction develop. Appropriate therapeutic countermeasures must be instituted as clinically indicated.
Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.
Depending on the volume and rate of infusion, the intravenous administration of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states, pulmonary edema or acid-base imbalance. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of the injection. The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of the injection.
Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations may be necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy or whenever the condition of the patient or the rate of administration warrants such evaluation.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be administered with particular caution, if at all, to patients with conditions predisposing to hyperkalemia (such as severe renal impairment or adrenocortical insufficiency, acute dehydration, or extensive tissue injury or burns), in patients with cardiac disease, and in patients treated with products that increase the risk of hyperkalemia, such as potassium sparing diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or the immunosuppressants tacrolimus and cyclosporine.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be administered with particular caution, if at all, to patients with alkalosis or at risk for alkalosis. Because lactate is metabolized to bicarbonate, administration may result in, or worsen, metabolic alkalosis.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be administered with particular caution, if at all, to patients with severe renal impairment, hypervolemia, overhydration, or conditions that may cause sodium and/or potassium retention, fluid overload, or edema.
Potassium salts should never be administered by IV push.
Precautions
Do not connect flexible plastic containers in series in order to avoid air embolism due to possible residual air contained in the primary container.
Pressurizing intravenous solutions contained in flexible plastic containers to increase flow rates can result in air embolism if the residual air in the container is not fully evacuated prior to administration.
Use of a vented intravenous administration set with the vent in the open position could result in air embolism. Vented intravenous administration sets with the vent in the open position should not be used with flexible plastic containers.
Lactate is a substrate for gluconeogenesis. Administration of solutions containing dextrose and lactate should be used with caution in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus, as it may result in hyperglycemia.
Hyperglycemia has been implicated in increasing cerebral ischemic brain damage and impairing recovery after acute ischemic strokes. Caution is recommended in using dextrose-containing solutions in such patients.
Early hyperglycemia has been associated with poor outcomes in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Dextrose-containing solutions should, therefore, be used with caution in patients with head injury, in particular during the first 24 hours following the trauma.
If hyperglycemia occurs, the rate of dextrose administration should be reduced and/or insulin administered, or the insulin dose adjusted.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be administered with particular caution, if at all, to patients with conditions associated with increased lactate levels or impaired lactate utilization, such as severe hepatic insufficiency.
Hyperlactatemia (i.e., high lactate levels) can develop in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency, since lactate metabolism may be impaired. In addition Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP may not produce its alkalinizing action in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency, since lactate metabolism may be impaired.
The osmolarity of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is 565 mOsmol/L (calc) for 20 mEq potassium added and 605 mOsmol/L (calc) for 40 mEq potassium added. Administration of substantially hypertonic solutions may cause venous irritation, including phlebitis. Hyperosmolar solutions should be administered with caution, if at all, to patients with hyperosmolar states.
Solutions containing calcium salts should be used with caution in patients with hypercalcemia or conditions predisposing to hypercalemia, such as patients with severe renal impairment and granulomatous diseases associated with increased calcitriol synthesis such as sarcoidosis, calcium renal calculi or history of such calculi.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP in pediatric patients have not been established by adequate and well-controlled studies. However, the use of potassium chloride injection in pediatric patients to treat potassium deficiency states when oral replacement therapy is not feasible is referenced in the medical literature.
In newborns, the risk of hyperglycemia due to infusion of dextrose-containing solutions appears to be greater with lower birth weight. In these patients, hyperglycemia and increased serum osmolarity have been associated with an increased risk of intraventricular cerebral hemorrhage.
Lactate-containing solutions should be administered with particular caution to neonates and infants less than 6 months of age.
Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or drug therapy.
Drug Interactions
Ceftriaxone – see Contraindications
Caution is advised when administering Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to patients treated with drugs that may increase the risk of sodium and fluid retention, such as corticosteroids.
Caution is advised when administering Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to patients treated with drugs for which renal elimination is pH dependent. Due to the alkalinizing action of lactate (formation of bicarbonate), Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP may interfere with the elimination of such drugs.
- Renal clearance of acidic drugs such as salicylates and barbiturates may be increased.
- Renal clearance of alkaline drugs, such as sympathomimetrics (e.g., ephedrine, pseudoephedrine) and dextroamphetamine (dexamphetamine) sulfate, may be decreased.
Renal clearance of lithium may also be increased. Caution is advised when administering Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to patients treated with lithium.
Because of its potassium content, administration of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be avoided in patients treated with agents or products that can cause hyperkalemia or increase the risk of hyperkalemia, such as potassium sparing diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or the immunosuppressants tacrolimus and cyclosporine. Administration of potassium in patients treated with such medications can produce severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, particularly in patients with severe renal insufficiency.
Caution is advised when administering Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to patients treated with thiazide diuretics or vitamin D, as these can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Pregnancy
Teratogenic Effects
Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. It is also not known whether Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Long-term studies in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential or studies to evaluate mutagenic potential have not been performed with Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Studies to evaluate the possible impairment of fertility have not been performed.
Labor and Delivery
Studies have not been conducted to evaluate the effects of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP on labor and delivery. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is administered to a nursing mother.
Adverse Reactions
Post-Marketing Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions have been reported in the post-marketing experience, listed by MedDRA System Organ Class (SOC).
Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity/infusion reactions, including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, and the following manifestations: angioedema, chest pain, chest discomfort, bronchospasm, dyspnea, cough, urticaria, rash, pruritus, erythema, nausea and pyrexia.
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions:
Infusion site reactions, including infusion site pruritus, infusion site erythema, infusion site anesthesia (numbness).
Class Reactions
- Other manifestations of hypersensitivity/infusion reactions: decreased heart rate, tachycardia, blood pressure decreased, respiratory distress, flushing, throat irritation, paresthesias, hypoesthesia oral, dysgeusia, anxiety and headache
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypervolemia
- Other infusion site reactions: infection at the site of injection, phlebitis, extravasation, infusion site inflammation, infusion site swelling, infusion site rash, infusion site pain, infusion site burning
Overdose
An excessive volume or too high a rate of administration of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP may lead to fluid and sodium overload with a risk of edema (pheripheral and/or pulmonary), particularly when renal sodium excretion is impaired.
Excessive administration of lactate may lead to metabolic alkalosis. Metabolic alkalosis may be accompanied by hypokalemia.
Excessive administration of potassium may lead to the development of hyperkalemia, especially in patients with severe renal impairment.
Excessive administration of calcium salts may lead to hypercalcemia.
Excessive administration of a dextrose-containing solution may lead to hyperglycemia, hyperosmolarity, osmotic diuresis, and dehydration.
When assessing overdose, any additives in the solution must also be considered.
The effects of overdose may require immediate medical attention and treatment.
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers Dosage and Administration
As directed by a physician. Dosage, rate, and duration of administration are to be individualized and dependent upon the indication for use, the patient’s age, weight, concomitant treatment and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations.
All injections in VIAFLEX Plus plastic containers are intended for intravenous administration using sterile and nonpyrogenic equipment.
After opening the container, the contents should be used immediately and should not be stored for a subsequent infusion. Do not reconnect any partially used containers.
The infusion rate should not exceed the patient’s ability to utilize glucose in order to avoid hyperglycemia.
As reported in the literature, the dosage and constant infusion rate of intravenous dextrose must be selected with caution in pediatric patients, particularly neonates and low weight infants, because of the increased risk of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia. See Precautions, Pediatric Use.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer unless the solution is clear and the seal is intact.
When making additions to Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, aseptic technique must be used. Mix the solution thoroughly when additives have been introduced. Do not store solutions containing additives.
Additives may be incompatible with Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. As with all parenteral solutions, compatibility of the additives with the solution must be assessed before addition, by checking for a possible color change and/or the appearance of precipitates, insoluble complexes, or crystals. Before adding a substance or medication, verify that it is soluble and/or stable in water and that the pH range of Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP is appropriate.
The instructions for use of the medication to be added and other relevant literature must be consulted. Additives known or determined to be incompatible should not be used.
How is Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringers Supplied
Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP in VIAFLEX Plus plastic containers is available as shown below:
| Code | Size (mL) | NDC | Product Name |
| 2B2224 | 1000 | 0338-0811-04 | 20 mEq/L Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP |
| 2B2244 | 1000 | 0338-0815-04 | 40 mEq/L Potassium Chloride in Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP |
Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. It is recommended the product be stored at room temperature (25°C); brief exposure up to 40°C does not adversely affect the product.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF VIAFLEX PLUS PLASTIC CONTAINER
For Information on Risk of Air Embolism – see Precautions
To Open
Tear overwrap down side at slit and remove solution container. Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually. Check for minute leaks by squeezing inner bag firmly. If leaks are found, discard solution as sterility may be impaired. If supplemental medication is desired, follow directions below.
Preparation for Administration
- Suspend container from eyelet support.
- Remove plastic protector from outlet port at bottom of container.
- Attach administration set. Refer to complete directions accompanying set.
To Add Medication
To add medication before solution administration
- Prepare medication site.
- Using syringe with 19 to 22 gauge needle, puncture resealable medication port and inject.
- Mix solution and medication thoroughly. For high density medication such as potassium chloride, squeeze ports while ports are upright and mix thoroughly.
- Close clamp on the set.
- Prepare medication site.
- Using syringe with 19 to 22 gauge needle, puncture resealable medication port and inject.
- Remove container from IV pole and/or turn to an upright position.
- Evacuate both ports by squeezing them while container is in the upright position.
- Mix solution and medication thoroughly.
- Return container to in use position and continue administration.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Printed in USA
*Bar Code Position Only
071963786
07-19-63-786
Revised November 2011
Baxter, VIAFLEX, and PL 146 are trademarks
of Baxter International Inc.
PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Container Label
LOT
EXP
2B2224
NDC 0338-0811-04
DIN 00786314
20 mEq
Potassium Chloride
(20 mEq/L) Potassium Chloride in
Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose
Injection USP
1000 mL
EACH 100 mL CONTAINS 5 g DEXTROSE HYDROUS USP 600 mg
SODIUM CHLORIDE USP 310 mg SODIUM LACTATE 179 mg
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USP 20 mg CALCIUM CHLORIDE USP pH
5.0 (3.5 TO 6.5) mEq/L SODIUM 130 POTASSIUM 24
CALCIUM 3 CHLORIDE 129 LACTATE 28 HYPERTONIC
OSMOLARITY 565 mOsmol/L (CALC) STERILE NONPYROGENIC
SINGLE DOSE CONTAINER NOT FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF
LACTIC ACIDOSIS ADDITIVES MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE CONSULT WITH
PHARMACIST IF AVAILABLE WHEN INTRODUCING ADDITIVES USE
ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE MIX THOROUGHLY DO NOT STORE DOSAGE
INTRAVENOUSLY AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN SEE DIRECTIONS
CAUTIONS SQUEEZE AND INSPECT INNER BAG WHICH MAINTAINS
PRODUCT STERILITY DISCARD IF LEAKS ARE FOUND MUST NOT BE
USED IN SERIES CONNECTIONS DO NOT ADMINISTER
SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH BLOOD DO NOT USE UNLESS SOLUTION IS
CLEAR Rx ONLY STORE UNIT IN MOISTURE BARRIER OVERWRAP AT
ROOM TEMPERATURE (25°C/77°F) UNTIL READY TO USE AVOID
EXCESSIVE HEAT SEE INSERT
VIAFLEX PLUS CONTAINER
PL 146 PLASTIC
BAXTER VIAFLEX AND PL 146 ARE TRADEMARKS OF
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-933-0303
Baxter
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
DEERFIELD IL 60015 USA
MADE IN USA
DISTRIBUTED IN CANADA BY
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Carton Label
2B2224X
14-1000 ML
VIAFLEX® CONTAINER
20 MEQ POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN
LACTATED RINGER’S AND 5% DEX INJ USP
EXP
XXXXX
SECONDARY BAR CODE
(17) YYMM00 (10) XXXXX
LOT
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PRIMARY BAR CODE
(01) 50303380811040
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