Potassium Sulfate
Potassium sulfate is an inorganic salt that serves as a source of potassium and sulfate ions, used in bowel preparation formulations as an osmotic laxative component and as an electrolyte supplement. It has been included in combination bowel cleansing preparations prior to colonoscopy, and is under investigation for potential applications in chronic kidney disease management.
Molekularmasse
174,2600 g/mol
TPSA
88,60 Ų
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2K.H2O4S/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2
Molecular Formula
K2O4S
HBD / HBA
- / 4
Rotierbare Bindungen
0
Schwere Atome
7
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Potassium sulfate is an inorganic salt that serves as a source of potassium and sulfate ions, used in bowel preparation formulations as an osmotic laxative component and as an electrolyte supplement. It has been included in combination bowel cleansing preparations prior to colonoscopy, and is under investigation for potential applications in chronic kidney disease management.
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
Yes, Potassium Sulfate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2021424. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 24507. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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