Adult including the elderly Correction phase Initially 10 g tds as a susp in water. If still hyperkalaemic after 48 hr, continue regimen for additional 24 hr. When normokalaemia is achieved, follow w/ maintenance regimen. Maintenance phase Initially 5 g once daily, may be titrated up to 10 g once daily, or down to 5 g once every other day, as needed, to maintain normal K level. Max: 10 g once daily.
Monitor serum K as clinically indicated. Hypokalaemia & lengthening of QT interval may be observed. Na zirconium cyclosilicate may be opaque to X-rays. Specific attention should be paid to signs & symptoms related to intestinal perforation. Patients receiving dialysis; patients w/ serum K conc >6.5 mmol/L. Long-term exposure (>1 yr). Preferable to avoid during pregnancy. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.
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