Veltassa 16.8 g Patiromer Sorbitex Calcium Sachets 30 Count

What is patiromer?

• • Patiromer is used in adults to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

• • Patiromer may also be used in adults for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Patiromer side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:

• • Hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• • Patiromer may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• • low magnesium–dizziness, irregular heartbeats, feeling jittery, muscle cramps, muscle spasms, cough or choking feeling.

Common side effects of patiromer may include:

• • constipation, diarrhea; stomach discomfort, nausea; or gas.

• • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Warnings

• • Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

• • Avoid taking other medicines by mouth within 3 hours before or 3 hours after you take patiromer.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use patiromer if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• • bowel obstruction;bowel problems caused by recent surgery;

• • trouble swallowing;

• • severe constipation; or

• • low levels of magnesium in your blood.

• • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I take patiromer?

• • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

• • Patiromer is usually taken once daily with or without food.

• • Patiromer oral powder must be mixed with water before you take it. Stir this mixture well and drink all of it right away.
  • To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away, repeat as needed.

• • Do not mix patiromer oral powder with hot liquid or hot food. Do not take the dry powder without mixing it with water.

• • You can mix patiromer oral powder with other beverages or soft food like apple sauce, yogurt, or pudding instead of water.

• • While taking patiromer, your blood will need to be tested often and your dose may be changed based on the results.

• • You may need to follow a special diet. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods you should eat or avoid.

• • Store unmixed oral powder in the refrigerator. Do not open a medicine packet until you are ready to mix a dose.

• • If stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat, you should use this medication within 3 months.

Patiromer dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperkalemia:

• • Initial dose: 8.4 g orally once a day

Monitor serum potassium level and adjust dose in 8.4 mg increments at 1-week intervals based on serum potassium level and desired target range

• • Maintenance dose: 8.4 to 25.2 mg/day

• Maximum dose 25.2 g/day