Brisdelle and Kalexate Powder

• Generic Name: paroxetine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva

Brisdelle (paroxetine) belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Brisdelle is a prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes related to menopause. The way Brisdelle treats hot flashes associated with menopause is not known.

Brisdelle is not to be used to treat psychiatric problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

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

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

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

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