kaochlor

Thân thiện

A patient takes a kaochlor tablet with a glass of water.

Definition

Noun A medicinal compound, specifically the salt potassium chloride (KCl), used as a potassium supplement to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). It is an essential electrolyte.

Usage

"Kaochlor" is a proprietary trade name for a specific brand of potassium chloride supplement. It is used in a medical context. - The doctor prescribed Kaochlor to correct the patient's electrolyte imbalance. - Kaochlor is one of several brands available for potassium replacement therapy.

Advanced Usage

• As a trade name, "Kaochlor" is typically capitalized. It refers specifically to the branded pharmaceutical product, not to the chemical compound potassium chloride in general.
• It is often discussed alongside other brand names (e.g., K-Dur, Klorvess) and the generic drug name "potassium chloride."

Variants and Related Words

• Potassium chloride (KCl): The generic chemical name for the compound.
• Potassium supplement: The general category of medication.
• Electrolyte supplement: A broader category, as potassium is a key electrolyte.

Synonyms

• Potassium chloride
• KCl
• Potassium supplement (general term)

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific meaning as a trademarked pharmaceutical name for a potassium chloride preparation. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• potassium chloride
• potassium muriate
• potash muriate
• K-Dur 20
• Kaochlor
• K-lor
• Klorvess
• K-lyte