k-lor
Definition
Noun: 1. A brand name for a potassium chloride supplement: "K-Lor" is a trade name for a medication containing potassium chloride. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in the blood (potassium deficiency).
Usage
- "K-Lor" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific branded product. It is typically discussed in medical contexts.
- It is important to note that "K-Lor" is a trade name, not the generic name of the drug. The generic substance is potassium chloride (KCl).
Examples
- The doctor prescribed K-Lor to correct the patient's hypokalemia.
- Common side effects of K-Lor can include stomach upset or nausea.
- Always take K-Lor with a full glass of water as directed.
Advanced Usage
- As a representative of a drug class: In informal medical discussion, a trade name like "K-Lor" might be used to refer generally to oral potassium chloride supplements, though this is not technically precise.
- Example: "We'll start her on a K-Lor equivalent to manage the potassium loss from the diuretic."
Variants and Related Words
- Potassium chloride (KCl): The chemical compound and generic name for the active ingredient in K-Lor.
- K-Dur 20, Kaochlor, Klorvess, K-lyte: Other trade names for potassium chloride supplements.
- Potassium supplement: The general category of medications that includes K-Lor.
- Electrolyte replenisher: A descriptive term for substances like potassium chloride.
Synonyms
- Potassium chloride supplement
- Potassium salt (in a medical context)
Important Notes
- "K-Lor" is a registered trademark. In formal writing, especially scientific writing, the generic name "potassium chloride" is preferred.
- This word is highly specific to pharmacology and healthcare. It is not used in everyday general conversation.
Noun
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salt of potassium (KCl) (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency
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