Patiromer Brand Name– Veltassa
What is Patiromer
Patiromer is an oral potassium binder indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia.
Patiromer is not appropriate for rapid correction of life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action.
Patiromer binds many orally administered drugs and could result in decreased gastrointestinal absorption and loss of efficacy of the other drug if administered temporally to patiromer; dose separation is necessary
Indications
- hyperkalemia
Side Effects
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
- edema
- flatulence
- hypokalemia
- hypomagnesemia
- nausea
Monitoring Parameters
- serum magnesium
- serum potassium
Contraindications
- binding to other oral medications
- breast-feeding
- constipation
- fecal impaction
- GI obstruction
- hypomagnesemia
- pregnancy
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Patiromer products.
