K-Vescent Efffervescent and Pentobarbital injection

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Quick-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

K-vescent is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

K-vescent may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pentobarbital
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Nembutal Sodium, Nembutal

Pentobarbital is a barbiturate (bar-BIT-chur-ate). Pentobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Pentobarbital is used short-term as a sedative to treat insomnia, or to cause you to fall asleep for surgery. Pentobarbital is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures.

Pentobarbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.