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Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 23, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 5 g; 10 g

Usual Adult Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperkalemia

Initial dose: 10 g orally 3 times a day for up to 48 hours, then 10 g orally once a day

Maintenance dose: 5 g every other day to 15 g once a day

Comments:

Use: For the treatment of hyperkalemia.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended; see dialysis section for dosing for patients on chronic hemodialysis

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

For Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis:
Initial dose: 5 g orally once a day on non-dialysis days; if serum potassium is greater than 6.5 mEq/L, may consider a starting dose of 10 g orally once a day on non-dialysis days

Other Comments

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