Hyperkalaemia

Active Ingredient: Patiromer

Indication for Patiromer

Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)

Patiromer sorbitex calcium is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalaemia in adults.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

8.4-25.2 gr once daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

8.4 - 25.2 g

Dosage regimen

From 8.4 To 25.2 g once every day

Detailed description

The recommended starting dose is 8.4 g patiromer once daily.

The daily dose may be adjusted in intervals of one week or longer, based on the serum potassium level and the desired target range. The daily dose may be increased or decreased by 8.4 g as necessary to reach the desired target range, up to a maximum dose of 25.2 g daily. If serum potassium falls below the desired range, the dose should be reduced or discontinued.

If a dose is missed, the missed dose should be taken as soon as possible on the same day. The missed dose should not be taken with the next dose.

Administration of patiromer sorbitex calcium should be separated by 3 hours from other oral medicinal products.

The onset of action of patiromer sorbitex calcium occurs 4-7 hours after administration. Patiromer sorbitex calcium should not replace emergency treatment for life threatening hyperkalaemia.

Dosage considerations

Patiromer sorbitex calcium should be taken with food.

Active ingredient

Patiromer

Patiromer is a non-absorbed, cation exchange polymer that contains a calcium-sorbitol complex as a counterion. Patiromer increases faecal potassium excretion through binding of potassium in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract.

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