Potassium Acetate

Definition

The acetate salt form of potassium, an essential macromineral. Potassium maintains intracellular tonicity, is required for nerve conduction, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of blood pressure and normal renal function. This agent has potential antihypertensive effects and when taken as a nutritional supplement may prevent hypokalemia.

Also known as Acetic Acid, Potassium Salt, FEMA No. 2920, POTASSIUM ACETATE, Potassium Ethanoate — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC B05XA17 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C47677 per NCIT
• UNII M911911U02 per RXNORM

Indications