| potassium iodide | <chemical> An inorganic compound that is used as a source of iodine in thyrotoxic crisis and in the preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy. Chemical name: Potassium iodide (KI) (12 Dec 1998) |
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| potassium isotopes | Stable potassium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element potassium, but differ in atomic weight. K-41 is a stable potassium isotope. (12 Dec 1998) |
| potassium magnesium aspartate | <chemical> An intra-extracellular electrolyte exchange agent with a variety of effects. Beneficial in cardiac insufficiency, potentiates the effect of cardiac glycosides by reducing their toxicity, has hypocholesteraemic effects and potentiates the effects of calcium in disturbed calcium metabolism. Synonym: panangin; tromcardin. Chemical name: DL-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt, mixt. With potassium hydrogen (T-4)-bis(DL-aspartato(2-)-N,O1)magnesate(2-) (12 Dec 1998) |
| potassium metaphosphate | (KPO3)n;a pharmaceutical aid (buffer). (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium nitrate | KNO3;sometimes used as a diuretic and diaphoretic; formerly it was included in asthmatic powders containing stramonium leaves. Synonym: niter, saltpeter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium nitrate paper | Paper impregnated with potassium nitrate that is ignited to produce fumes inhaled as treatment for asthma. Synonym: potassium nitrate paper, saltpeter paper. Occluding paper, an inked paper or ribbon interposed between natural or artificial teeth to determine tooth contacts. Synonym: articulating paper. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium perchlorate | KClO4;occasionally used, as an alternative to a thiouracil derivative, in the control of hyperthyroidism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium permanganate | <chemical> Permanganic acid (hmno4), potassium salt. A highly oxidative, water-soluble compound with purple crystals, and a sweet taste. Chemical name: Permanganic acid (HMnO4), potassium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
| potassium radioisotopes | Unstable isotopes of potassium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. K atoms with atomic weights 37, 38, 40, and 42-45 are radioactive potassium isotopes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| potassium rhodanate | Formerly used in the treatment of essential hypertension and as a reagent in the detection of copper, iron, and silver. Synonym: potassium rhodanate, potassium sulfocyanate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium sodium tartrate | KNaC4H4O6;a mild saline cathartic, used as an ingredient in compound effervescent powders. Synonym: Rochelle salt, Seignette's salt, sodium potassium tartrate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium sorbate | 2,4-hexadienoic acid potassium salt; a mold and yeast inhibitor, used as a preservative. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium sparing diuretics | Diuretic agents that, unlike most diuretics, retain potassium; examples are triamterene and amiloride. Often used together with diuretics that promote the loss of both sodium and potassium. Used in hypertension and in congestive heart failure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium succinate | A deliquescent powder used as a haemostatic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| potassium sulfate | K2SO4;an obsolete laxative. (05 Mar 2000) |