Potassium Acetate (Crystal)

Potassium maintains intracellular tonicity, is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of blood pressure and normal renal function. This agent has potential antihypertensive effects and when taken as a nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia. Potassium acetate 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.