Treatment goals are to replace water and electrolytes. Diuretics may also be of some use. The diuretic recommended is furosamide. Potassium Chloride Signs associated with elevated potassium levels include muscle weakness, GI disturbances, and cardiac conduction disturbances. Ingestion of potassium chloride tablets has caused bowel strictures and ulceration.
Treatment includes administration of lactated ringers and furosamide.
Due to the irritating nature of potassium chloride-induction of vomiting is controversial. Activated charcoal does not bind potassium. Magnesium Chloride Elevated magnesium concentrations can cause low blood pressure and cardiac abnormalities, weakness, and neurological signs. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Vomiting may reduce the amount of absorption if induced with in two hours of ingestion.