Some medications must be given by an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This means they’re sent directly into your vein using a needle or tube. In fact, the term “intravenous” means “into the ...

THE intravenous administration of potassium chloride with glucose is a common therapeutic measure in cases of potassium depletion. This study was prompted by the appearance of serious ventricular ...

Optimal treatment for hypokalemia depends on the severity of the potassium deficit and the underlying etiology. In general, when a patient has mild-to-moderate hypokalemia (serum potassium between 3.0 ...

FDA-approved option for adult and pediatric patients available in 15 mM per 5 mL, 45 mM per 15 mL and 150 mM per 50 mL presentations LAKE ZURICH, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fresenius Kabi announced today ...

IMPLANTED cardiac pacemakers may become exhausted and no longer produce myocardial response. Pharmacologic means were used in this study to restore responsiveness to partially exhausted pacemakers in ...