Bethkis Inhalation Solution and Kayexalate

• Generic Name: tobramycin
• Dosage Forms: respiratory solution
• Other Brand Names: Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, Tobi, TOBI Podhaler

Bethkis is an antibiotic that is inhaled into the lungs using a nebulizer. This medicine inhalation is used to treat lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Bethkis is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

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

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: powder, for suspension
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

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

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

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

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