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Potassium Binders

Potassium binders are used to treat hyperkalemia. They work by lowering levels of potassium in the body.

Why are potassium binders prescribed?

  1. Hyperkalemia (100%)

Key takeaways

Potassium binders treat hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). They work by binding to potassium in the food you eat to prevent your body from absorbing it. Examples include sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS, Kionex), patiromer (Veltassa), and sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma).

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Lokelma

as low as$0
SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE treats high potassium levels in your body. It works by lowering the amount of potassium your body absorbs from food. It belongs to a group of medications called potassium binders.
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sps

as low as$11
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE treats high potassium levels in your body. It works by lowering the amount of potassium your body absorbs from food. It belongs to a group of medications called potassium binders.
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE treats high potassium levels in your body. It works by lowering the amount of potassium your body absorbs from food. It belongs to a group of medications called potassium binders.
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Veltassa

as low as$188
PATIROMER treats high potassium levels in your body. It works by lowering the amount of potassium your body absorbs from food. It belongs to a group of medications called potassium binders.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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