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Hypokalaemia, (treatment): Potassium supplements are indicated in patients with hypokalaemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalaemic familial periodic paralysis.
Hypokalaemia (prophylaxis): Potassium supplements are indicated to prevent hypokalaemia in patients whose dietary intake of potassium is inadequate and who are taking digitalis and diuretics. Potassium supplements are also indicated in patients who suffer from hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, aldosterone excess with normal renal function, severe diarrhoea, and potassium-losing nephropathy.
