potassium chloride

Trade name: klor-con

Small moleculeapproved

Approved

Dec 7, 1953

Potassium is needed to maintain good health. When potassium level falls below 3.5 mmol/L, Hypokalemia is diagnosed. In case of extremely low level of potassium (lower than 2.5 mmol/L) the following symptoms are appeared: malaise and fatigue. This low level of potassium can lead to severe muscle weakness and paralysis; respiratory failure; intermittent muscle spasms. It is known, foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium supplementation is also recommended as an adjuvant antihypertensive agent for patients with essential hypertension. — NCATS

Clinical trial activity

85 trials · 97 clinical orgs · 106 marketing orgs

Phase 1
5
Phase 2
27
Phase 3
11
Phase 4
32

Earliest trial started Jul 1, 2002 (NCT00224939)

Timeline

1950s

  1. Dec 7, 1953

    Earliest FDA Approval

  2. Dec 7, 1953

    DAVA Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

1960s

  1. Dec 16, 1965

    Hospira — Marketing Organization

  2. Dec 16, 1965

    Hospira — NDA Secondary Org

1970s

  1. Mar 22, 1971

    Baxalta — NDA Secondary Org

  2. Mar 22, 1971

    Baxter — NDA Secondary Org

  3. May 25, 1971

    Baxter — Marketing Organization

  4. Jun 30, 1971

    Fresenius — Marketing Organization

  5. Sep 24, 1971

    B. Braun — Marketing Organization

  6. Sep 24, 1971

    B. Braun — NDA Secondary Org

  7. Apr 25, 1975

    Novartis — NDA Secondary Org

  8. Aug 13, 1975

    ICU Medical Inc — NDA Secondary Org

  9. Aug 29, 1975

    International Medication — Marketing Organization

  10. Sep 5, 1979

    Bristol-Myers — Marketing Organization

1980s

  1. May 22, 1980

    Apothecon — NDA Secondary Org

  2. Jun 9, 1980

    AbbVie — NDA Secondary Org

  3. Oct 17, 1980

    Nesher Pharms — NDA Secondary Org

  4. Jun 30, 1981

    Lutipold — Marketing Organization

  5. Oct 28, 1981

    Alcon — Marketing Organization

  6. Oct 28, 1981

    Nestle — NDA Secondary Org

  7. Mar 16, 1982

    Abraxis — Marketing Organization

  8. Aug 12, 1982

    G D Searle — Marketing Organization

  9. Jul 13, 1984

    Braintree Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  10. Jul 13, 1984

    Braintree Laboratories — NDA Secondary Org

  11. Oct 26, 1984

    Mylan — NDA Secondary Org

  12. Apr 17, 1986

    Upsher-Smith Laboratories — First NDA Organization

  13. Apr 17, 1986

    Upsher-Smith Laboratories — NDA Organization

  14. Apr 17, 1986

    Upsher-Smith Laboratories — NDA Secondary Org

  15. May 9, 1986

    Norbrook — Marketing Organization

  16. Jun 13, 1986

    Schering — NDA Secondary Org

  17. Jun 13, 1986

    Schering-Plough — NDA Secondary Org

  18. Sep 16, 1986

    West-Ward Pharmaceutical — Marketing Organization

  19. Dec 16, 1986

    Abbott — Marketing Organization

  20. Dec 16, 1986

    Abbott — NDA Secondary Org

  21. Feb 17, 1987

    Nesher Pharms — Marketing Organization

  22. Sep 9, 1987

    Copley Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  23. Oct 22, 1987

    Future Pak — Marketing Organization

  24. Apr 20, 1988

    Dynapharm — Marketing Organization

  25. Aug 26, 1988

    Lumara Health — NDA Secondary Org

  26. Dec 23, 1988

    Goldline — Marketing Organization

  27. Apr 14, 1989

    Bristol-Myers Squibb — Marketing Organization

1990s

  1. Oct 15, 1990

    Barr Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  2. Aug 23, 1991

    Pharmacia & Upjohn — Marketing Organization

  3. Nov 27, 1991

    Akorn, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  4. Nov 27, 1991

    Akorn, Inc. — NDA Secondary Org

  5. Jan 28, 1992

    Vintage — Marketing Organization

  6. Aug 1, 1994

    Hikma — Marketing Organization

  7. Apr 26, 1996

    Teva — Marketing Organization

  8. Sep 27, 1996

    Lukare Medical — Marketing Organization

  9. Sep 27, 1996

    Lukare Medical — NDA Secondary Org

  10. Nov 20, 1998

    Upsher-Smith Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  11. May 11, 1999

    Lederle — Marketing Organization

  12. May 11, 1999

    American Home Products — Marketing Organization

  13. Jun 17, 1999

    Duramed Research — Marketing Organization

2000s

  1. Jun 28, 2001

    Elan Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  2. Apr 10, 2002

    Actavis — Marketing Organization

  3. Aug 18, 2004

    Adare Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  4. Jan 1, 2005

    Earliest Phase 3 Sponsor(trial)

  5. Aug 2, 2006

    Salix — Marketing Organization

  6. Aug 2, 2006

    Salix — NDA Secondary Org

  7. Oct 25, 2006

    Baxalta — Marketing Organization

  8. Jan 1, 2007

    Earliest Phase 2 Sponsor(trial)

  9. Apr 30, 2007

    Accord Research — Marketing Organization

  10. Sep 10, 2008

    ICU Medical Inc — Marketing Organization

  11. Jan 1, 2009

    Earliest Phase 1 Sponsor(trial)

  12. Mar 31, 2009

    Sandoz — Marketing Organization

  13. May 27, 2009

    Novel Anti-Infective Technologies, LLC — Marketing Organization

2010s

  1. Jan 8, 2010

    Pharmachemie Bv — Marketing Organization

  2. Jan 28, 2010

    Mylan — Marketing Organization

  3. Feb 25, 2010

    Paddock Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  4. Feb 25, 2010

    Perrigo — Marketing Organization

  5. May 18, 2011

    Padagis Us — Marketing Organization

  6. Feb 22, 2013

    Amneal Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  7. Dec 26, 2013

    Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc — Marketing Organization

  8. Dec 26, 2013

    Par Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  9. Aug 25, 2014

    Fresenius — NDA Secondary Org

  10. Dec 22, 2014

    Genus Oncology, LLC — NDA Secondary Org

  11. Apr 13, 2015

    Strides Pharma Science — Marketing Organization

  12. May 21, 2015

    Sun Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  13. Aug 19, 2015

    Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) — NDA Secondary Org

  14. Dec 8, 2015

    ANDA Repository — Marketing Organization

  15. Dec 8, 2015

    Pharmaceutics International, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  16. Dec 18, 2015

    Lupin — Marketing Organization

  17. Jan 19, 2016

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  18. Mar 4, 2016

    Tris Pharma, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  19. Mar 28, 2016

    Lannett Company, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  20. Mar 28, 2016

    Chartwell Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  21. Aug 19, 2016

    Sigmapharm Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  22. Mar 8, 2017

    Esteve Labs — Marketing Organization

  23. Mar 8, 2017

    Nostrum Laboratories — Marketing Organization

  24. Apr 25, 2017

    Azurity — Marketing Organization

  25. Apr 25, 2017

    Silvergate Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  26. Jan 12, 2018

    Vitruvias Therapeutics — Marketing Organization

  27. Jan 12, 2018

    TWi Biotechnology, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  28. May 4, 2018

    Bausch Health Companies — NDA Secondary Org

  29. Jun 22, 2018

    Yichang Humanwell Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd — Marketing Organization

  30. Aug 8, 2018

    Apotex — Marketing Organization

  31. Aug 9, 2018

    Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — Marketing Organization

  32. Nov 23, 2018

    Epic Pharma Llc — Marketing Organization

  33. Dec 19, 2018

    Aurobindo Pharma — Marketing Organization

  34. Mar 11, 2019

    Zydus Discovery DMCC — Marketing Organization

  35. Mar 29, 2019

    Pharmaceutical Associates — Marketing Organization

  36. Apr 30, 2019

    Prinston Inc — Marketing Organization

  37. May 6, 2019

    Belcher Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

2020s

  1. Jan 30, 2020

    Eugia Pharma — Marketing Organization

  2. Mar 4, 2020

    Granules India — Marketing Organization

  3. Aug 21, 2020

    Centaur Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  4. Aug 21, 2020

    Unichem — Marketing Organization

  5. Dec 29, 2020

    Ascent Pharmahealth — Marketing Organization

  6. Dec 29, 2020

    AbbVie — Marketing Organization

  7. Jan 28, 2021

    Amta — Marketing Organization

  8. Jan 28, 2021

    GUANGZHOU NOVAKEN — Marketing Organization

  9. Mar 18, 2021

    Nexus Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  10. Apr 23, 2021

    Lotus Pharmaceutical — Marketing Organization

  11. May 21, 2021

    Saptalis Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  12. Jan 13, 2022

    Rubicon Research — Marketing Organization

  13. Jun 6, 2022

    Wes Pharma Inc — Marketing Organization

  14. Dec 30, 2022

    Guardian Drug — Marketing Organization

  15. Jul 12, 2023

    Ani Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  16. Aug 7, 2023

    Daito Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

  17. Dec 19, 2023

    Rising Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization

Indications

Approved for

Studied for

Mechanism of action

Combination products

Approval history

  • approvedPriority reviewDec 7, 1953

Chemistry & pharmacology

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SMILES

[K+]
Mol. weight
39.0983 g/mol
Lipinski Ro5
Pass
Rule of 3
No
Chirality
Achiral Molecule
Inorganic
Yes
Polymer
No
Delivery
Oral, Parenteral
Availability
Prescription Only

Oral

Yes

Parenteral

Yes

Topical

No

Sources

Also known as

  • chlorid draselny
  • chlorid draselny
  • chloride of potash
  • chloride of potash
  • diffu-k
  • diffu-k
  • duro-k
  • e508
  • e508
  • k+10
  • k+10
  • kaleorid
  • kaleorid
  • kaleorid lp
  • kaliumchlorid
  • kaliumchlorid
  • kaon cl
  • kaon cl
  • kaon-cl
  • kaon-cl
  • kaon cl-10
  • kaon cl-10
  • kato
  • kato
  • kay-cee-l
  • kay-cee-l
  • kcl
  • kcl
  • [kcl]
  • [kcl]
  • k-contin
  • k-contin
  • k-dur
  • k-dur
  • k-dur 20
  • k-lease
  • k-lease
  • klor-con
  • klor-con
  • klor-con 10
  • klor-con 10
  • klor-con 10meq
  • klor-con 8
  • klor-con m10
  • klor-con m10
  • klor-con m15
  • klor-con m15
  • klor-con m20
  • klor-con m20
  • kloref
  • kloref-s
  • klotrix
  • klotrix
  • k-tab
  • k-tab
  • leo k
  • leo k
  • micro k
  • micro k
  • micro-k
  • micro-k
  • micro-k 10
  • micro-k 10
  • micro-k ls
  • micro-k ls
  • monopotassium chloride
  • monopotassium chloride
  • muriate of potash
  • muriate of potash
  • nu-k
  • nu-k
  • plasmalyte a
  • plasmalyte a
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • pot chlor (pot 12mmol)
  • pot chlor strong
  • sando-k
  • sando-k
  • slow-k
  • slow-k
  • sylvite
  • sylvite
  • ten-k
  • ten-k

Clinical trials

NCT IDPhaseStart dateSponsor(s)
NCT07294807N/ADec 25, 2025Peking University
NCT07085806N/AJan 1, 2025Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
NCT06805487Phase 1Sep 24, 2024Johns Hopkins University, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT06080178Phase 4Oct 1, 2023Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
NCT06076330N/ASep 30, 2023Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
NCT05752279Phase 3Apr 30, 2023University of New South Wales
NCT05758142N/AMar 29, 2023National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), Tulane University
NCT05591612N/ANov 1, 2022American Society for Nutrition, Texas Tech University
NCT05355974Phase 3Aug 9, 2022Wright State University
NCT05253209Phase 3Jun 29, 2022Asklepion, Indiana University
NCT05398679Phase 4Jun 1, 2022University of Barcelona
NCT05138575Phase 2Nov 30, 2021University of Pennsylvania
NCT04913805Phase 2Oct 11, 2021University of Pennsylvania
NCT04802785Phase 2/Phase 3 (Phase 3)Jun 30, 2021lurye Clinic
NCT04519164Phase 4Dec 1, 2020Harvard University
NCT04474002Phase 4Aug 31, 2020The University of Hong Kong
NCT04316611Phase 2Apr 30, 2020Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
NCT04184401Phase 4Jan 1, 2020Green Cross Corporation, Seoul National University
NCT04758156Phase 4Aug 1, 2019Seoul National University
NCT03992365Phase 3Jun 10, 2019China Medical University, Universal Integrated Corp.
Showing 20 of 85 trials
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Organizations

Research & Development (97)

OrganizationOrg typeTrialsAs lead sponsorPhasesEarliest year
The University of Texas, DallasAcademic/Hospital5432007
University of PennsylvaniaAcademic/Hospital5512015
B. BraunFor profit4412010
Yuria-PharmFor profit4412016
AlconFor profit3222008
FreseniusFor profit3012011
Allegro Ophthalmics, LLCFor profit2212014
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de ParisAcademic/Hospital2222018
Duke UniversityAcademic/Hospital2112014
European Society of AnaesthesiologyAcademic/Hospital2012017
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, IndiaAcademic/Hospital2212023
Maastricht UniversityAcademic/Hospital2012017
Seoul National UniversityAcademic/Hospital2212019
Texas A&M UniversityAcademic/Hospital2212004
Thomas Jefferson UniversityAcademic/Hospital2212009
University of BarcelonaAcademic/Hospital2212018
University of Colorado, DenverAcademic/Hospital2122014
University of Sao PauloAcademic/Hospital2212008
Washington University in St. LouisAcademic/Hospital2222015
Aalborg UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112014
97 organizations
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Marketing (148)

OrganizationOrg typeRelationshipDate
ANDA RepositoryFor profitMKTGDec 8, 2015
AbbVieFor profitNDA2Jun 9, 1980
AbbVieFor profitMKTGDec 29, 2020
AbbottFor profitMKTGDec 16, 1986
AbbottFor profitNDA2Dec 16, 1986
AbraxisFor profitMKTGMar 16, 1982
Accord ResearchFor profitMKTGApr 30, 2007
ActavisFor profitMKTGApr 10, 2002
Adare PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGAug 18, 2004
Akorn, Inc.For profitMKTGNov 27, 1991
Akorn, Inc.For profitNDA2Nov 27, 1991
AlconFor profitMKTGOct 28, 1981
AlconFor profitSYNJul 24, 2008
American Home ProductsFor profitMKTGMay 11, 1999
Amneal PharmaceuticalsFor profitSYNMay 8, 2020
Amneal PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGFeb 22, 2013
Amneal PharmaceuticalsFor profitSYNJul 19, 2018
AmtaFor profitMKTGJan 28, 2021
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, IncFor profitMKTGDec 26, 2013
Ani PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGJul 12, 2023
ApotexFor profitSYNAug 8, 2018
ApotexFor profitMKTGAug 8, 2018
ApotheconFor profitNDA2May 22, 1980
Ascent PharmahealthFor profitMKTGDec 29, 2020
Aurobindo PharmaFor profitSYNFeb 5, 2004
Aurobindo PharmaFor profitSYNDec 19, 2018
Aurobindo PharmaFor profitMKTGDec 19, 2018
AzurityFor profitMKTGApr 25, 2017
B. BraunFor profitMKTGSep 24, 1971
B. BraunFor profitNDA2Sep 24, 1971
Barr LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGOct 15, 1990
Bausch Health CompaniesFor profitNDA2May 4, 2018
BaxaltaFor profitMKTGOct 25, 2006
BaxaltaFor profitNDA2Mar 22, 1971
BaxterFor profitNDA2Mar 22, 1971
BaxterFor profitMKTGMay 25, 1971
Belcher PharmaceuticalsFor profitSYNMay 6, 2019
Belcher PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGMay 6, 2019
Braintree LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGJul 13, 1984
Braintree LaboratoriesFor profitSYNJan 18, 2013
Braintree LaboratoriesFor profitNDA2Jul 13, 1984
Bristol-MyersFor profitMKTGSep 5, 1979
Bristol-Myers SquibbFor profitMKTGApr 14, 1989
Bristol-Myers SquibbFor profitSYNFeb 14, 1985
Centaur PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGAug 21, 2020
Chartwell PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGMar 28, 2016
Chartwell PharmaceuticalsFor profitSYNApr 26, 2019
Copley PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGSep 9, 1987
DAVA PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGDec 7, 1953
Daito PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGAug 7, 2023
Duramed ResearchFor profitMKTGJun 17, 1999
DynapharmFor profitMKTGApr 20, 1988
E Z EMFor profitMKTG
Elan PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGJun 28, 2001
Eli LillyFor profitNDA2
Epic Pharma LlcFor profitMKTGNov 23, 2018
Esteve LabsFor profitMKTGMar 8, 2017
Esteve LabsFor profitSYNMar 8, 2017
Eugia PharmaFor profitSYNMar 29, 2012
Eugia PharmaFor profitMKTGJan 30, 2020
FreseniusFor profitMKTGJun 30, 1971
FreseniusFor profitNDA2Aug 25, 2014
Future PakFor profitMKTGOct 22, 1987
G D SearleFor profitMKTGAug 12, 1982
GUANGZHOU NOVAKENFor profitMKTGJan 28, 2021
Genus Oncology, LLCFor profitNDA2Dec 22, 2014
Glenmark PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGJan 19, 2016
GoldlineFor profitMKTGDec 23, 1988
Granules IndiaFor profitMKTGMar 4, 2020
Granules IndiaFor profitSYNOct 21, 2020
Guardian DrugFor profitMKTGDec 30, 2022
HikmaFor profitMKTGAug 1, 1994
HikmaFor profitMKTGSep 16, 1986
HospiraFor profitMKTGDec 16, 1965
HospiraFor profitSYNJan 3, 1978
HospiraFor profitNDA2Dec 16, 1965
ICU Medical IncFor profitNDA2Aug 13, 1975
ICU Medical IncFor profitMKTGSep 10, 2008
International MedicationFor profitMKTGAug 29, 1975
Lannett Company, Inc.For profitMKTGMar 28, 2016
LederleFor profitMKTGMay 11, 1999
Lotus PharmaceuticalFor profitMKTGApr 23, 2021
Lukare MedicalFor profitMKTGSep 27, 1996
Lukare MedicalFor profitNDA2Sep 27, 1996
Lumara HealthFor profitNDA2Aug 26, 1988
LupinFor profitMKTGDec 18, 2015
LutipoldFor profitMKTGJun 30, 1981
MilesFor profitNDA2
MilesFor profitMKTG
MylanFor profitMKTGJan 28, 2010
MylanFor profitSYNFeb 5, 2004
MylanFor profitSYNOct 26, 1984
MylanFor profitSYNMar 29, 2012
MylanFor profitNDA2Oct 26, 1984
Nesher PharmsFor profitNDA2Oct 17, 1980
Nesher PharmsFor profitMKTGFeb 17, 1987
NestleFor profitNDA2Oct 28, 1981
Nexus PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGMar 18, 2021
Nexus PharmaceuticalsFor profitSYNMar 18, 2021
NorbrookFor profitMKTGMay 9, 1986
Norwich Eaton CompanyFor profitMKTG
Nostrum LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGMar 8, 2017
NovartisFor profitNDA2Apr 25, 1975
Novel Anti-Infective Technologies, LLCFor profitMKTGMay 27, 2009
Padagis UsFor profitMKTGMay 18, 2011
Paddock LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGFeb 25, 2010
Paddock LaboratoriesFor profitSYNNov 5, 2015
Par PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGDec 26, 2013
PerrigoFor profitMKTGFeb 25, 2010
Pharmaceutical AssociatesFor profitMKTGMar 29, 2019
Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc. (PRA)For profitNDA2Aug 19, 2015
Pharmaceutics International, Inc.For profitMKTGDec 8, 2015
Pharmachemie BvFor profitMKTGJan 8, 2010
Pharmachemie BvFor profitSYNJul 8, 1988
Pharmacia & UpjohnFor profitMKTGAug 23, 1991
Prinston IncFor profitMKTGApr 30, 2019
Rising PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGDec 19, 2023
Rubicon ResearchFor profitMKTGJan 13, 2022
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.For profitMKTGAug 9, 2018
SalixFor profitMKTGAug 2, 2006
SalixFor profitSYNMay 4, 2018
SalixFor profitSYNMay 4, 2018
SalixFor profitNDA2Aug 2, 2006
SandozFor profitMKTGMar 31, 2009
SandozFor profitSYNMar 31, 2009
Saptalis PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGMay 21, 2021
Savage LabsFor profitNDA2
Savage LabsFor profitMKTG
ScheringFor profitNDA2Jun 13, 1986
Schering-PloughFor profitNDA2Jun 13, 1986
Sigmapharm LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGAug 19, 2016
Silvergate PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGApr 25, 2017
Strides Pharma ScienceFor profitMKTGApr 13, 2015
Sun PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTGMay 21, 2015
TWi Biotechnology, Inc.For profitMKTGJan 12, 2018
TevaFor profitMKTGApr 26, 1996
Tris Pharma, Inc.For profitMKTGMar 4, 2016
UnichemFor profitMKTGAug 21, 2020
Upsher-Smith LaboratoriesFor profitNDAApr 17, 1986
Upsher-Smith LaboratoriesFor profitNDA2Apr 17, 1986
Upsher-Smith LaboratoriesFor profitMKTGNov 20, 1998
VintageFor profitMKTGJan 28, 1992
Vitruvias TherapeuticsFor profitMKTGJan 12, 2018
Watson PharmaceuticalsFor profitMKTG
Wes Pharma IncFor profitMKTGJun 6, 2022
West-Ward PharmaceuticalFor profitMKTGSep 16, 1986
Yichang Humanwell Pharmaceutical Co.,LtdFor profitMKTGJun 22, 2018
Zydus Discovery DMCCFor profitMKTGMar 11, 2019