Alvesco and Kionex

• Generic Name: ciclesonide
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names:

  Alvesco HFA, Alvesco

Alvesco (ciclesonide) is a man-made corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Alvesco is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years. When used regularly, as prescribed by your health care provider, it will help to prevent and control symptoms of asthma.

Alvesco may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: oral / rectal suspension
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Kionex binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Kionex is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Kionex works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Kionex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.