One of its major roles is to prepare the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) to allow the embryo to implant and grow. In some of the treatment protocols progesterone is not produced by the ovary in adequate amounts, or its effect on the lining of the uterus is inadequate. This problem is called luteal deficiency. It is more common in older women and in women with abnormal ovulation.
Potassium chloride can be given orally in less serious situations or by IV in more serious situtations of potassium shortage. When given by IV, potassium chloride cannot be administered via IV push/bolus (or via IM or s.q.), because it would result in the patient receiving too much potassium too quickly; it must be diluted and infused over a certain period of time.
1 Pre-mixed intravenous potassium chloride products below). 2  Prescription of non-standard potassium chloride solutions is permitted only when the patient is admitted to an intensive care unit or high dependency unit and with the agreement of the consultant/director of department in charge of the unit. Intravenous potassium chloride will only be prescribed when the oral or enteral route is unavailable or clinically inappropriate. 2  Intravenous potassium chloride must be prescribed in millimoles (mmol) of potassium, and must specify the dose, fluid and volume.