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POTASSIUM vs SODIUM BICARBONATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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POTASSIUM vs SODIUM BICARBONATE: Safety Overview

Metric POTASSIUM SODIUM BICARBONATE
Total FAERS Reports 11,986 3,191
Deaths Reported 2,094 783
Death Rate 17.5% 24.5%
Hospitalizations 5,157 1,665
Average Patient Age 61.6 yrs 51.2 yrs
% Female Patients 56.0% 51.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Aug 25, 2025
Manufacturer XLCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aqua Medica, S.A. de C.V.
Route ORAL HEMODIALYSIS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued