PATIROMER (VELTASSA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PATIROMER

What is the Trade Name for PATIROMER?

VELTASSA

What are the Indications for PATIROMER?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Veltassa is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Limitation of Use: Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Veltassa is a potassium binder indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action. ( 1 )

 

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