STERILE POTASSIUM ACID PHOSPHATE Solution for injection Ref.[27509] Active ingredients: Potassium phosphate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 1999  Publisher: Macarthys Laboratories Limited, T/A Martindale Pharmaceuticals, Bampton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8UG

5.1. Pharmacodynamic properties

Potassium is the principle cation in intracellular fluid. It is involved with carbohydrate metabolism, glycogen storage and protein synthesis.

It is involved with transmembrane potential and profound effects on muscle.

Phosphorus has many important biochemical functions in the body and is involved in many significant metabolic and enzyme reactions in almost all organs and tissues.

5.2. Pharmacokinetic properties

The normal levels of potassium in intracellular fluid and plasma are 160mmol/l and 3.5-5.0mmol/l respectively.

The normal level of phosphate in plasma is 0.8-1.5mmol/l.

5.3. Preclinical safety data

No data available.

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