NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jul 1984
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
POTASSIUM ACETATE (potassium acetate) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology as the principal cation of the intracellular fluid, potassium plays an important role in fluid and electrolyte balance. First approved in 1984.
Drug data last refreshed Yesterday · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Potassium acetate is an injectable electrolyte replacement therapy that restores intracellular and extracellular potassium balance in patients with hypokalemia. It works by supplementing potassium, the principal intracellular cation, while the acetate component serves as an alternate source of bicarbonate through hepatic metabolism. This dual mechanism makes it particularly valuable in patients with acid-base disturbances or severe liver impairment.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with low linked job count signals shrinking brand team and transition from growth-phase hiring to maintenance-focused roles.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY As the principal cation of the intracellular fluid, potassium plays an important role in fluid and electrolyte balance. The normal potassium concentration in the intracellular fluid compartment is about 160 mEq/liter. The normal serum potassium range is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter.…
Indications
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Career Relevance
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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