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

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