title: Potassium chloride: absorption and excretion.
abstract: The absorption of potassium chloride in liquid form has been studied, using urinary excretion as an index of absorption. The excretion of potassium chloride was observed after inducing a water diuresis and administering a single dose in liquid form. There is evidence that potassium chloride in liquid form is absorbed rapidly, probably from the stomach, and hence there is a good rationale for its use where rapid absorption is needed, as in digitalis intoxication.
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D000284:Administration, Oral; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy; D004231:Diuresis; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D011188:Potassium / Q000652:urine*; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011189:Potassium Chloride; D011188:Potassium