lokelma 5 gm 30 sachets
لوكيلما 5جم 30 كيس
sodium zirconium cyclosilicateThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Form
- sachet
- Manufacturer
- astrazeneca > astrazeneca scientific office
- Route
- eff
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults.
Do not use if
No specific contraindications are listed in the prescribing information.
Side effects
The most common adverse effect is mild to moderate edema. Gastrointestinal effects and hypokalemia may occur.
Warnings
Not suitable for emergency treatment of life-threatening hyperkalemia. Monitor for edema and electrolyte disturbances.
How it works
A non-absorbed potassium binder that exchanges sodium and hydrogen for potassium in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing fecal potassium elimination.
Storage
Store at room temperature in the original packaging.