Names and pronunciation
(pa-tir′oh-mer) Veltassa
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Drug reference
(pa-tir′oh-mer) Veltassa
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Func. class.: Antidote, potassium binder
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USES: Treatment of hyperkalemia
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: PO Initial: 8.4 g daily; adjust dose at ≥1-wk intervals in increments of 8.4 g (max dose: 25.2 g/day), monitor potassium
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Available forms: oral powder 8.4, 16.8, 25.2 g packets
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• Adult: PO Initial: 8.4 g daily; adjust dose at ≥1-wk intervals in increments of 8.4 g (max dose: 25.2 g/day), monitor potassium
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