Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic
Potassium phosphate dibasic is an inorganic phosphate salt that serves as a source of potassium and phosphate ions for electrolyte replacement in patients with hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. It is used in intravenous and oral formulations for phosphate and potassium supplementation in clinical settings.
Molecular Weight
174.1760 g/mol
TPSA
83.40 Ų
Mechanism of Action
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 Structure
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SMILES
O=P([O-])([O-])O.[K+].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2K.H3O4P/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2
Molecular Formula
HK2O4P
HBD / HBA
1 / 4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Potassium phosphate dibasic is an inorganic phosphate salt that serves as a source of potassium and phosphate ions for electrolyte replacement in patients with hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. It is used in intravenous and oral formulations for phosphate and potassium supplementation in clinical settings.
Provides essential ions for maintaining fluid balance, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base homeostasis. Supplementation corrects electrolyte imbalances.
Yes, Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic 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). CHEMBL1200459. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 24450. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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