patiromer
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- patiromer
- Brand Names
- VELTASSA
- Application Number
- NDA205739
- Sponsor
- Vifor Pharma, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 4
- Dosage Forms
- POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- PATIROMER
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Veltassa is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 years and older. Limitation of Use: Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Veltassa is a potassium binder indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 years and older. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action. ( 1 )