Hyperkalaemia formulary options (Formulary)

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18/11/24 - Calcium polystyrene sulphonate Powder (Calcium Resonium®) removed (UKKA Oct 23: no role for Ca resonium for acute hyperkalaemia).

Refer to guidance on the emergency management of hyperkalaemia.

SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Powder for oral suspension 5g, 10g (Restricted: Hospital use only)

Dosage:

As per SMC 2515: For the treatment of hyperkalaemia in adult patients.
SMC restriction: in the emergency care setting for the treatment of acute, life-threatening hyperkalaemia alongside standard care.

Guidance: TAM Hyperkalaemia.

Hyperkalaemia formulary options (Formulary)

SODIUM ZIRCONIUM CYCLOSILICATE

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Dosage:

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