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1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
<br/> 2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia. 
<br/>2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia.  
<br/>3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.
<br/>3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.
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SUMMARY

1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia.
3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.

DOSAGE
4. Given as a slow infusion.