Tolevamer (Kayexalate, Kionex, Resonium Calcium +1)

概览

Tolevamer is a potassium-binding resin used in the treatment of hyperkalemia.

作用机制

Polystyrene sulfonate, which is not absorbed, binds excess potassium, carrying it out of the body. The indigestible potassium polystryene sulfonate complex is excreted with the faeces, preventing the absorption of potassium into the blood stream. Hence, the serum potassium level decreases.

适应症

Used to treat abnormally high potassium levels.

• Hyperkalemia