Patiromer Dosage

Generic name: patiromer
Brand name: Veltassa
Drug class: Cation exchange resins

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  PWDR: 8.4 g per pkt, 16.8 g per pkt, 25.2 g per pkt

Hyperkalemia

[individualize dose PO qd]

Start: 8.4 g PO qd; Max: 25.2 g/day; Info: may adjust dose by 8.4 g/day qwk to target serum potassium levels

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .