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Brand Name :
Veltassa
Synonyms :
patiromer
Class :
Potassium Binders
Brand Name :
Veltassa
Synonyms :
patiromer
Class :
Potassium Binders
Dosage Forms & Strengths Â
Powder  Â
8.4g/packet Â
16.8g/packet Â
25.2g/packet Â
8.4 g orally every day
Do not exceed 25.2 g a day
Note:
the dose above > 50.4 g/day is not examined; increase doses leads to hypokalemia
If hypokalemia occurs, refill serum potassium
Safety and efficacy not establishedÂ
patiromer: they may diminish the serum concentration of nebivolol
may diminish the adverse effect of metformin
may have an increased hyperkalemic effect when combined with spironolactone
may have an increased hyperkalemic effect when combined with spironolactone
may have an increased hyperkalemic effect when combined with spironolactone
may have an increased hyperkalemic effect when combined with spironolactone
may have an increased hyperkalemic effect when combined with spironolactone
it decreases the concentration of metformin in the serum
Adverse drug reactions Â
Frequency definedÂ
1-10% Â
Flatulence (2%) Â
Constipation (7.2%) Â
Hypokalemia (4.7%) Â
Diarrhea (4.8%) Â
Abdominal discomfort (2%) Â
Hypomagnesemia (5.3%) Â
Nausea (2.3%) Â
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Pregnancy warnings:   
Pregnancy:Â
AU TGA pregnancy category: B1
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assignedÂ
Lactation:Â Â
Excreted into human milk is UnknownÂ
Pregnancy Categories:       Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women. Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet   Â
Generic Name: patiromerÂ
Why do we use patiromer? Â
patiromer is a Potassium Binder used to treat Hyperkalemia.Â
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