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 3h ago · 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 serum potassium levels while providing an alternate source of bicarbonate through hepatic metabolism of acetate. It is used to treat hypokalemia (low potassium) and maintain electrolyte balance in patients receiving parenteral nutrition or experiencing potassium depletion. The drug works by replacing the principal intracellular cation and supporting acid-base balance through acetate conversion.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches and generic competition intensifies (30% competitive pressure), the brand team is likely consolidating focus on hospital/institutional channels and differentiation strategies rather than expansion.
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
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
With zero linked job openings and approaching LOE, career opportunities on potassium acetate are minimal and primarily focused on defending existing market share in institutional channels. This is a maintenance-stage product best suited for professionals with hospital supply chain or institutional account management experience seeking stable, non-growth roles.
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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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