Patiromer
Drug used for the treatment of hyperkalemia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patiromer, sold under the brand name Veltassa, is a medication used to treat high blood potassium.[6] It is taken by mouth.[6] It works by binding potassium in the gut.[7][4]
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Trade names | Veltassa |
Other names | RLY5016 |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a616012 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Bioavailability | Not absorbed |
Metabolism | None |
Onset of action | 7 hrs |
Duration of action | 24 hrs |
Excretion | Feces |
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Formula | [(C3H3FO2)182·(C10H10)8·(C8H14)10]n [Ca91(C3H2FO2)182·(C10H10)8·(C8H14)10]n (calcium salt) |
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Common side effects include constipation, low blood magnesium, and abdominal pain.[6]
It was approved for medical use in the United States in October 2015,[4][8][6][9] and in the European Union in July 2017.[5]