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Potassium cation
Identification
- Name
- Potassium cation
- Accession Number
- DB01345
- Description
Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved, Investigational
- Structure
Structure for Potassium cation (DB01345)
- Weight
- Average: 39.0983
Monoisotopic: 38.963706861 - Chemical Formula
- K
- Synonyms
- Potassium (ion)
- Potassium ion
- potassium(1+)
- potassium(1+) ion
- potassium(I) cation
Pharmacology
- Indication
Potassium is used to regulate hypokalemia as a primary condition or secondary to other medical conditions.
- Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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Learn More- Pharmacodynamics
- Not Available
- Mechanism of action
Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
Target Actions Organism USodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit alpha-1 Not Available Humans - Absorption
- Not Available
- Volume of distribution
- Not Available
- Protein binding
- Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Mostly urine but also skin and feces.
- Half-life
- Not Available
- Clearance
- Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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Learn More- Toxicity
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
- Pathways
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Drug Interaction Unlock Additional DataEmpagliflozin Empagliflozin may increase the diuretic activities of Potassium cation. Meloxicam The therapeutic efficacy of Potassium cation can be decreased when used in combination with Meloxicam. Oliceridine The therapeutic efficacy of Potassium cation can be decreased when used in combination with Oliceridine. Ziconotide The risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Potassium cation is combined with Ziconotide. Additional Data Available- Extended DescriptionExtended Description
Extended description of the mechanism of action and particular properties of each drug interaction.
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- Evidence Level
- ActionAction
An effect category for each drug interaction. Know how this interaction affects the subject drug.
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- Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
- Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Rurina Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical Nano Bio Tech Co.,Ltd 2017-07-01 Not applicable US 
Rurina Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical TELOM-X GENE Co., Ltd. 2017-07-01 Not applicable US Telom-X-gene Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical TELOM-X GENE Co., Ltd. 2017-07-01 Not applicable US - Unapproved/Other Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Rurina Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical Nano Bio Tech Co.,Ltd 2017-07-01 Not applicable US Rurina Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical TELOM-X GENE Co., Ltd. 2017-07-01 Not applicable US Telom-X-gene Potassium cation (0.25 g/1L) + Chloride ion (0.11 g/1L) + Sulfate ion (3.6 g/1L) Liquid Topical TELOM-X GENE Co., Ltd. 2017-07-01 Not applicable US
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Classification
- Not classified
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 295O53K152
- CAS number
- 24203-36-9
- InChI Key
- NPYPAHLBTDXSSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/K/q+1
- IUPAC Name
- potassium(1+) ion
- SMILES
- [K+]
References
- Synthesis Reference
John B. Sardisco, "Production of potassium sulfate and hydrogen chloride." U.S. Patent US4045543, issued 1865.
US4045543- General References
- Not Available
- External Links
- AHFS Codes
- 88:29.00* — Minerals
- 40:12.00 — Replacement Preparations
- PDB Entries
- 1a3w / 1a3x / 1a49 / 1a5a / 1a5b / 1a9x / 1ad1 / 1ad4 / 1akd / 1aop … show 2991 more
- FDA label
- Download (632 KB)
- MSDS
- Download (139 KB)
Clinical Trials
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- American Regent
- Hospira Inc.
- Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Solution Intravenous 129.3 mEq/L Liquid Topical - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
Patent Number Pediatric Extension Approved Expires (estimated) Region Unlock Additional DataUS6946149 No 2005-09-20 2023-03-07 US Additional Data Available- Filed On
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source melting point (°C) 1067 °C (potassium sulfate) MSDS boiling point (°C) 1689 °C (potassium sulfate) MSDS water solubility 110 g/l (20°C) (potassium sulfate) MSDS - Predicted Properties
Property Value Source logP 0.2 ChemAxon pKa (Strongest Acidic) 3.09 ChemAxon Physiological Charge 1 ChemAxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 0 ChemAxon Hydrogen Donor Count 0 ChemAxon Polar Surface Area 0 Å2 ChemAxon Rotatable Bond Count 0 ChemAxon Refractivity 0 m3·mol-1 ChemAxon Polarizability 1.78 Å3 ChemAxon Number of Rings 0 ChemAxon Bioavailability 1 ChemAxon Rule of Five Yes ChemAxon Ghose Filter No ChemAxon Veber's Rule Yes ChemAxon MDDR-like Rule No ChemAxon - Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
Targets
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- General Function
- Steroid hormone binding
- Specific Function
- This is the catalytic component of the active enzyme, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange of sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane. This action creates th...
- Gene Name
- ATP1A1
- Uniprot ID
- P05023
- Uniprot Name
- Sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit alpha-1
- Molecular Weight
- 112895.01 Da
References
- Silva E, Gomes P, Soares-da-Silva P: Overexpression of Na(+)/K (+)-ATPase parallels the increase in sodium transport and potassium recycling in an in vitro model of proximal tubule cellular ageing. J Membr Biol. 2006;212(3):163-75. Epub 2007 Feb 28. [PubMed:17334838]
- Li C, Geering K, Horisberger JD: The third sodium binding site of Na,K-ATPase is functionally linked to acidic pH-activated inward current. J Membr Biol. 2006;213(1):1-9. Epub 2007 Mar 8. [PubMed:17347782]
- Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Karthick M: Preventive effect of rutin on lipids, lipoproteins, and ATPases in normal and isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2007;21(1):1-6. [PubMed:17366541]
- Simon WA, Herrmann M, Klein T, Shin JM, Huber R, Senn-Bilfinger J, Postius S: Soraprazan: setting new standards in inhibition of gastric acid secretion. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2007 Jun;321(3):866-74. Epub 2007 Mar 16. [PubMed:17369284]
- Iannello S, Milazzo P, Belfiore F: Animal and human tissue Na,K-ATPase in normal and insulin-resistant states: regulation, behaviour and interpretative hypothesis on NEFA effects. Obes Rev. 2007 May;8(3):231-51. [PubMed:17444965]
Drug created on June 30, 2007 12:13 / Updated on September 27, 2020 08:17
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