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“We estimated that 16.8 g of patiromer will increase fecal potassium by 1880 μg/g and reduce serum potassium by 0.5 mEq/L. Thus, there is a complex interaction between stool and blood potassium, calcium and magnesium during patiromer treatment.”
“Additional research is also warranted in the potential safety benefits of reducing potassium fluctuations in patients on hemodialysis as a result of treatment of hyperkalemia with patiromer.”
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy • 2016 | View Paper
“New data suggest that treatment with patiromer or sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for up to 8 weeks reduces plasma potassium levels in hyperkalaemic patients.”
“ Patiromer , a drug that binds to potassium and decreases its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, has been approved for the treatment of hyperkalemia, FDA and Relypsa Inc. announced on October 21.”