Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
ATC Code
V03AE10
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
Definition
An insoluble, non-absorbed inorganic material used as a potassium binder and a treatment for hyperkalemia. Upon administration as an oral suspension, sodium zirconium cyclosilicate selectively targets and binds to potassium in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, exchanging its sodium ions for potassium ions. This increases fecal potassium excretion, decreases the concentration of free potassium in the GI lumen, and lowers serum potassium levels.
Also known as Lokelma, SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC V03AE10 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C152381 per NCIT
- UNII D652ZWF066 per RXNORM