Potassium Acetate Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Studies, Metabolism - Potassium Acetate

Potassium Acetate Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Studies, Metabolism - Potassium Acetate

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Potassium is found in low concentration in plasma and extracellular fluids. It is the chief cation of body cells, and is concerned with the maintenance of the body fluid composition and electrolyte balance. The major amount of potassium is excreted in the urine. Therefore, the kidney normally determines potassium balance.

The acetate ion is completely metabolized in the body, providing a source of hydrogen ion acceptors.