SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE (LOKELMA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE?

LOKELMA

What are the Indications for SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LOKELMA is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults. Limitation of Use LOKELMA should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . LOKELMA is a potassium binder indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use LOKELMA should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action. ( 1 )

 

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