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US brand names:Tumil-K, Kaon
Potassium Gluconate is dosed at 2–6 mEq per cat PO q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1046-1047, Potassium (-Acetate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Provides supplemental potassium for replacement in hypokalemic states. Gluconate salt is better tolerated than chloride orally.
Monitor serum potassium. GI irritation. Do not use in anuric or oliguric renal failure. Do not crush enteric-coated tablets. Cats: commonly needed with CKD and loop diuretics.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 2–6 mEq per cat | q12-24h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1046-1047, Potassium (-Acetate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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