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Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml, Pack of 1 Injection
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is used to treat Hypokalaemia (low potassium). It contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. Common side effects of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml may include pain at the site of injection, nausea, muscle weakness, and tingling sensation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

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Composition :

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-150MG/ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Themis Pharmaceutical Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate.

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

In some cases, Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml may cause side effects such as pain at the site of injection, nausea, muscle weakness, and tingling sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is used in the treatment of Hypokalaemia (low potassium). The detailed uses of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml are as follows:<br/>• Potassium Deficiency (Hypokalemia): Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is used to treat or prevent low potassium levels in the blood caused by conditions like vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, or certain medications. It helps restore electrolyte balance and supports normal cellular function.<br/>• Cardiac Rhythm Stabilization: Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml helps maintain proper heart rhythm by ensuring adequate potassium levels, which are essential for electrical conduction in cardiac muscle. It reduces the risk of arrhythmias and supports overall cardiovascular health.<br/>• Muscle Function and Nerve Transmission: Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml supports healthy muscle contractions and nerve signaling. It is especially important in patients experiencing muscle weakness, cramps, or fatigue due to potassium loss.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.• Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.• Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml belongs to the group of medicines called electrolyte replacement solutions indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate. Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency. 

How Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml Works

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml

Since Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly. Overdose of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml may cause arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, chest palpitations, cold skin, fall in blood pressure, gastrointestinal distress, grey pallor, heart block, heaviness of the legs, mental confusion, paralysis or muscle weakness, peripheral vascular collapse, renal disease, and weakness.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), impaired kidney function, Addison’s disease (hormonal disorder), if you are very dehydrated, have heat cramps, or hyperchloraemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood). Inform your doctor if you have heart disease or have had a severe injury such as a burn. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideEplerenone
Critical
Potassium chlorideTrospium
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Using Eplerenone together with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml with eplerenone is not recommended. You can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideTrospium
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Trospium with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Clemastine and Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Solifenacin and Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chloridePromethazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Promethazine with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Promethazine with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideChlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Flavoxate with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOlanzapine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml:
Taking Olanzapine with Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olanzapine and Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try meditation or yoga, as they can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Not applicable

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is unlikely to affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

You should not be given Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml if you have impaired kidney function. If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The safety and efficacy of Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml in children have not been fully established. Please consult your doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml is used to treat potassium deficiency when oral treatment is not feasible or dietary measures are inadequate.

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia/potassium deficiency.

Potram 150 mg/ml Injection 10 ml may cause low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

It is not recommended to take potassium-sparing diuretics, except in case of severe potassium deficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

69-B , J-Type Area ,G.I.D.C. Industrial Estate,Near Cng Gas Station,Vapi- 396195.
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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 7:04 AM IST

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Reference

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