Sterile Potassium Phosphate Solution
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Sterile Potassium Phosphate Solution
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Potassium Phosphate 17.42% w/v
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sterile aqueous solution - injection.
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1. Therapeutic Indications
As a source of potassium ions and phosphate ions in electrolyte replacement therapy.
4.2. Posology and Method of Administration
The normal concentration of serum inorganic phosphate is 3 to 4.5mg
(0.03 to 0.045mmol) per 100ml in adults and 4 to 7mg (0.04 to 0.07mmol) per 100ml in
children.
Before administration, the concentrated phosphate injection must be diluted and thoroughly mixed with a larger volume of fluid.
The dose and rate of administration must be individualised.
When used as an electrolyte replenisher, a dose of the equivalent of 10 to 15mmol (3 10mg to
465mg) of phosphorus a day is usually sufficient to maintain normal
serum phosphate, although larger amounts may be required in hypermetabolic states.
The solution should be infused slowly to avoid phosphate intoxication.
Usual adult and adolescent dose As an electrolyte replenisher
The equivalent of 10mmol (310mg) of phosphorus a day by intravenous infusion
Usual paediatric use
As an electrolyte replenisher
The equivalent of 1.5 to 2mmol (46.5 to 62mg) of phosphorus a day by intravenous infusion.
Contra-Indications
4.3.
Hyperphosphataemia
Renal function impairment severe - less than 30% of normal Urolithiasis
Risk - Benefit should be considered when the following medical problems exist (reasons given when appropriate):
Conditions in which high phosphate concentrations may be encountered, such as :-
Hypoparathyroidism
Chronic Renal Disease
Conditions in which low calcium concentrations may be encountered, such as:
Hypoparathyroidism
Osteomalacia
Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Renal Disease
Rickets
Sensitivity to potassium or phosphates.
Cardiac disease, particularly in digitalised patients.
Conditions in which high potassium concentrations may be encountered, such as:
Severe adrenal insufficiency - Addison's disease Acute dehydration.
Severe renal insufficiency.
Extensive tissue breakdown such as severe burns
Myotonia congenita
4.4. Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use
The product must be diluted before use.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) may be required at regular intervals during intravenous therapy.
4.5. Interactions with other Medicinal Products and other Forms of Interaction
Interactions with other medications include Captopril, Potassium - Sparing Diuretics, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Adrenocorticoids, Glucocorticoids (especially those with significant mineralocorticoid activity), Mineralocorticoids, Corticotropin (ACTH), Anabolic Steroids or Androgens.
Interactions may also occur as follows:
Other potassium containing medications
Concurrent use with potassium phosphate may result in hyperkalaemia; patient should have serum potassium concentration determinations at periodic intervals.
Interaction with Digitalis Glycosides
Use of potassium phosphate injection in digitalised patients with severe or complete heart block is not recommended because of possible hyperkalaemia.
Interaction with Diuretics or Thiazides
Concurrent use with phosphate may cause or worsen renal damage.
Interaction with Mexiletine
May lead to marked acidification of urine by monobasic potassium phosphate and potassium and sodium phosphates combination may accelerate excretion of Mexiletine.
Interaction with Quinidine
Concurrent use with potassium phosphate usually enhances the effects of Quinidine. Interaction with Salicylates
Concurrent use with potassium and sodium phosphates combination or monobasic potassium phosphate may increase plasma concentrations of salicylates since salicylate excretion is decreased in acidified urine; addition of these phosphates to patients stabilised on a salicylate may lead to toxic salicylate concentrations.
4.6. Pregnancy and Lactation
There have been no adequate and well controlled studies carried out in this area in either humans or animals.
It is not known if phosphates are excreted in breast milk. However problems in nursing infants have not been documented.
4.7. Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines
None stated
4.8. Undesirable Effects
Undesirable effects include:
Fluid retention (swelling of feet or lower legs and weight gain).
Hyperkalemia (confusion, tiredness or weakness, irregular or slow heartbeat, numbness or tingling around lips, hands or feet, unexplained anxiety, weakness or heaviness of legs, shortness of breath or troubled breathing).
Hypernatremia (confusion, tiredness or weakness, convulsions, decrease in amount of urine or in frequency of urination, fast heartbeat, headache or dizziness, increased thirst.) Hyperphosphataemia
Hypocalcemic tetany (muscle cramps, numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet, shortness of breath or troubled breathing).
4.9. Overdose
May result in hyperkalaemia and hyperphosphataemia.
Recommended treatment consists of the following:-Withholding administration of phosphates
Correcting deficient serum electrolyte concentrations (such as that of calcium).
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.
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 has 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. Pre-clinical Safety Data
No additional data of relevance to the prescriber.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1. List of Excipients
Disodium Edetate BP Water for Injection BP
6.2. Incompatibilities
A precipitate may form when phosphates are added to a solution containing calcium or magnesium.
6.3. Shelf-Life
36 Months.
6.4. Special Precautions for Storage
None noted.
6.5. Nature and Content of Container
Product is filled into clear colourless 5ml or 10ml ampoules of Ph.Eur. type I glass. Packed into cartons of 10 ampoules.
6.6. Instruction for Use, Handling and Disposal
None
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Macarthys Laboratories Limited T/A Martindale Pharmaceuticals Bampton Road,
Harold Hill,
Romford,
RM3 8UG
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 01883/0011
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of first authorisation: 23rd November 1983 Renewal date: 10th September 1998
10. DATE OF (PARTIAL) REVISION OF THE TEXT
November1999