Potassium Phosphate

Potassium Phosphate

Definition

An inorganic compound used as a laxative, dietary supplement and for electrolyte-replacement purposes. Phosphate, a predominant intracellular anion, plays an important role in energy storage, osteoblastic and osteoclastic activities, regulating serum calcium concentrations and numerous cellular phosphate-transfer reactions. Potassium phosphate increases fluidity of the intestinal contents by retention of water by osmotic forces, thereby indirectly inducing intestinal smooth muscle constriction.

Also known as Potassium Phosphate, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM — per NCIT

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Indications

Disease Relation Source
Hypophosphatemia may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Potassium deficiency disease may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hypophosphatemia may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Potassium deficiency disease may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)