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What is Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is an oral potassium binder indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults, including patients with end-stage renal disease receiving chronic hemodialysis.
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is not appropriate for the rapid correction of life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action.
Brand Name
LOKELMA
Indications & Dosage
- hyperkalemia
Side Effects
- edema
- hypokalemia
- peripheral edema
Monitoring Parameters
- serum potassium
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- constipation
- dialysis
- diarrhea
- fecal impaction
- GI obstruction
- heart failure
- pregnancy
- renal disease
- sodium restriction
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate products.
